Summary
This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user views specially crafted PDF content online or opens a specially crafted PDF document. To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS17-009.
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Important
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All future security and non-security updates for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 require update 2919355 to be installed. We recommend that you install update 2919355 on your Windows RT 8.1-based, Windows 8.1-based, or Windows Server 2012 R2-based computer so that you receive future updates.
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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.
Additional information about this security update
The following articles contain more information about this security update as it relates to individual product versions. These articles may contain known issue information.
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4012216 March 2017 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
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4012213 March 2017 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
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4012217 March 2017 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Server 2012
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4012214 March 2017 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2012
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4013429 March 13, 2017—KB4013429 (OS Build 933)
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4012606 March 14, 2017—KB4012606 (OS Build 17312)
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4013198 March 14, 2017—KB4013198 (OS Build 830)
Security update deployment
Windows 8.1 (all editions)
Reference table
The following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 8.1:Windows8.1-KB4012204-x86.msu Security only |
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For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 8.1:Windows8.1-KB4012216-x86.msu Monthly rollup |
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For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1:Windows8.1-KB4012204-x64.msu Security only |
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For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1:Windows8.1-KB4012216-x64.msu Monthly rollup |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
A system restart is required after you apply this security update. |
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Removal information |
To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, and then under "See also," click Installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 4012204 See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 4012216 |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 (all editions)
Reference table
The following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Internet Explorer 10 in all supported editions of Windows Server 2012:Windows8-RT-KB4012204-x64.msu Security only |
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For Internet Explorer 10 in all supported editions of Windows Server 2012:Windows8-RT-KB4012217-x64.msu Monthly rollup |
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For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2:Windows8.1-KB4012204-x64.msu Security only |
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For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2:Windows8.1-KB4012216-x64.msu Monthly rollup |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
A system restart is required after you apply this security update. |
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Removal information |
To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, and then under "See also," click Installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 4012204 See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 4012217 See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 4012216 |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Windows RT 8.1 (all editions)
Reference table
The following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Deployment |
The 4012216 monthly rollup update is available via Windows Update only. |
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Restart requirement |
A system restart is required after you apply this security update. |
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Removal information |
Click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, and then under "See also," click Installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
Not applicable |
Windows 10 (all editions)
Reference table
The following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10:Windows10.0-KB4012606-x86.msu |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10:Windows10.0-KB4012606-x64.msu |
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For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:Windows10.0-KB4013198-x86.msu |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:Windows10.0-KB4013198-x64.msu |
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For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1607:Windows10.0-KB4013429-x86.msu |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1607:Windows10.0-KB4013429-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
A system restart is required after you apply this security update. |
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Removal information |
To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, and then under "See also," click Installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Windows Server 2016 (all editions)
Reference table
The following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For all supported editions of Windows Server 2016:Windows10.0-KB4013429-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
A system restart is required after you apply this security update. |
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Removal information |
To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, and then under "See also," click Installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
More Information
Help for installing updates: Windows Update FAQSecurity solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Support and TroubleshootingHelp for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Microsoft SecureLocal support according to your country: International Support
