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Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows that could allow remote code execution if a .LNK file is processed.

To learn more about the vulnerabilities, go to the following Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE).

How to obtain and install the 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 turn on automatic updating, see Windows Update: FAQ.

Method 2: Microsoft Update Catalog

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

Deployment information

For deployment details for this security update, go to the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Security update deployment information: August 14, 2018

More Information

File information
The English (United States) version of this software 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.

Windows Server 2008 file information

Note: The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.

How to obtain help and support for this security update

Help for installing updates: Windows Update: FAQ

Security solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Support and Troubleshooting

Help for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Microsoft Secure

Local support according to your country: International Support

File Information

File hash information

File name

SHA1 hash

SHA256 hash

Windows6.0-KB4340939-x86.msu

B88325BF4AC01BAD639E163D5E1484DC9F2E13F1

DF0756DAF3215FFA9B7BFF43EE602AAD71E006056614AEAEAC9F2092A6C8EF72

Windows6.0-KB4340939-ia64.msu

64FC082BC23A1B6942152A2AFD5F0B4DAC07AE68

33EB4203D67988669EED689F530AD4771D7F36265DAC7EE61ACA2B36C73D4DBA

Windows6.0-KB4340939-x64.msu

27B6A52C60ED2845B4F7A8F1C774047407851FAD

6C915207E37BF3B86EF82533FFEAD3B2CDACB59CD1199813B5D8BDD2FEDA4916

For all supported x86-based versions

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Msshsq.dll

7.0.6002.24434

231,936

20-Jun-2018

14:54

x86

For all supported ia64-based versions

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Msshsq.dll

7.0.6002.24434

661,504

20-Jun-2018

14:57

IA-64

Msshsq.dll

7.0.6002.24434

231,936

20-Jun-2018

14:54

x86

For all supported x64-based versions

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Msshsq.dll

7.0.6002.24434

318,464

20-Jun-2018

14:39

x64

Msshsq.dll

7.0.6002.24434

231,936

20-Jun-2018

14:54

x86

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