Applies ToMicrosoft System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager

Introduction

The update that is described in this article resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager that could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to an affected system.

Summary

Microsoft has released security bulletin MS15-017. Learn more about how to obtain the fixes that are included in this security bulletin:

How to obtain help and support for this security update

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

More Information

Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 R2Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.

Security update file names

For Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 R2 UR 5 (VMM Server Update):update kb3023195_vmmserver_amd64.msp

For Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 R2 UR5 (Admin Console Update update):KB3023914_AdminConsole_amd64.msp

Installation switches

See installation instructions

Update Log File

KB3023195.logKB3023914.log

Restart requirement

In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, you receive a message that advises you to restart.

Removal information

Rollback to a previous update rollup is not supported.

File information

See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3023195

Registry key verification

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager Server\Setup\ProductVersion

Additional information about this updateThe following article contains additional information about this update as it relates to individual product versions. The article may contain specific information to the individual updates such as download URLs and installation instructions.

  • 3023195 Description of the security update for Update Rollup 5 for System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine ManagerThe following is the security issue that is included in Update Rollup 5. For more information about the non-security issues that are included in Update Rollup 5, see security update 3023195.

    • A vulnerability exists in Virtual Machine Manager when it incorrectly validates user roles. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on an affected system. An attacker must have valid Active Directory logon credentials and be able to log on with that credential to exploit the vulnerability.

File name

SHA1 hash

SHA256 hash

kb3023195_vmmserver_amd64.msp

A3C2EB15F3CD614327F0654498290484A766906D

ADE22D06AFC9C0D4740F6F78835648AC711CD5BD9F6A2A2FD446F7D5CE34093C

kb3023914_AdminConsole_amd64.msp

018F65EF001628767C861B4482FBA64C3FCC7E9C

6DFFE7F148EA0CD72958CA31AD665BA8FAF1ED95D852BCE10C109AA99C24AA5C

kb3023914_AdminConsole_i386.msp

2DB0C289D3ED4CAFF0ECF758AEDBD93E051EA3D7

985BBB64854BCBF80024CBDCF66A35161A7DCA8B94522037AA4AECAD1C307B5F

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