Applies To.NET Framework 4.6

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Summary

This update resolves vulnerabilities in the Microsoft .NET Framework. A security vulnerability exists in the .NET Framework that could allow an attacker to access information at rest that should be defended by cryptographic mechanisms. This update fixes the way that the Framework handles the key and therefore defends the data. To learn more about this vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-155.

Important

  • If you install a language pack after you install this update, you must reinstall this update. Therefore, we recommend that you install any language packs that you need before you install this update. For more information, see Add language packs to Windows.

How to obtain and install this update

Method 1: Windows Update

This update is available through Windows Update. When you turn on automatic updating, this update will be downloaded and installed automatically. For more information about how to get security updates automatically, see Windows Update: FAQ.

To get the stand-alone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

On your WSUS server, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, click Administrative Tools, and then click Microsoft Windows Server Update Services 3.0.

  2. Expand ComputerName, and then click Action.

  3. Click Import Updates.

  4. WSUS will open a browser window in which you may be prompted to install an ActiveX control. You will need to install the ActiveX control to continue.

  5. Once the ActiveX control is installed, you will see the Microsoft Update Catalog screen. Type 3205379 in the Search box, and then click Search.

  6. Locate the .NET Framework packages that match the operating systems, languages, and processors in your environment. Click Add to add them to your basket.

  7. When you have selected all the packages you need, click View Basket.

  8. Click Import to import the packages to your WSUS server.

  9. Click Close once the packages have been imported to return to WSUS.

The updates are now available for installation through WSUS.

Update deployment informationFor deployment information about this update, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3205640.

Update removal informationNote We do not recommend that you remove any security update.To remove this update, use the Programs and Features item in Control Panel.

Update restart informationThis update does not require a system restart after you apply it unless files that are being updated are locked or are being used.

Update replacement informationThis update does not replace any previously released update.

File hash

NDP46-KB3205379-x64.exe

CE1761769AC6D746E81392374E62FFC7125DABB6

3DDADD50C2C542B092BB6EA69A5CA18A68115EDA1147763A3ADCB36B60CEB0D4

NDP46-KB3205379-x86.exe

3CC28A8988BDA1E6DBD68E968DEC2ECD24195220

78E7ED12B5EFED11B8D0CB95187CB0B10C3FBA7134A2DA0A4F8826F8B5AB590F

File attributes

The English (United States) version of this update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.

For all supported x86-based versions of systems

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

System.Data.dll

4.6.1636.0

3,389,616

30-Nov-2016

22:38

For all supported x64-based versions of systems

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

System.Data.dll

4.6.1636.0

3,454,640

30-Nov-2016

22:58

System.Data.dll

4.6.1636.0

3,389,616

30-Nov-2016

22:38

Help for installing updates: Support for Microsoft UpdateSecurity solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Troubleshooting and SupportHelp for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Virus Solution and Security CenterLocal support according to your country: International Support

Applies toThis article applies to the following:

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 when used with:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1

    • Windows 7 Service Pack 1

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