MS16-007: Description of the security update for Windows: January 12, 2016

Applies To
Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation Windows 8.1 Enterprise Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8.1 Windows 8 Enterprise Windows 8 Pro Windows 8 Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Enterprise Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Starter

Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if an attacker is able to log on to a target system and run a specially crafted application.

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-007.

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Important

  • All future security and non-security updates for Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 require update 2919355 to be installed. We recommend that you install update 2919355 on your Windows 8.1-based, or Windows Server 2012 R2-based computer so that you receive future updates.
  • 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 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
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Method 2: Microsoft Download Center

You can obtain the stand-alone update package through the Microsoft Download Center. Follow the installation instructions on the download page to install the update.

Click the download link in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-007 that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are running.

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How to obtain help and support for this security update

Help for installing updates: Support for Microsoft Update

Security solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Troubleshooting and Support

Help for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Virus Solution and Security Center

Local support according to your country: International Support

File Information

File hash information
File name SHA1 hash SHA256 hash
Windows6.1-KB3121461-x64.msu 2F7A438695099020805CF660BF9CDC5D507D8209 4A1CEC2C64383FBA2A77626788B0B666CD3376B06F623329B69883862718230C
Windows6.1-KB3121461-x86.msu 4758B00BE348BC05947D1F6997E28EF87B8C4B5B 8376CBE704F92B7CDA38DB838F884E2A760CA96BCF2B0743966B566C8F59EC51
Windows8-RT-KB3121461-x64.msu E2739570A16A9F96871C0C8E5B2407D7EB05AFD9 0BBE1562F37AFEB57B5994F2CD50A35E1C8604F114A28C25D24E98BD36D9B3DC
Windows8-RT-KB3121461-x86.msu 406EF475ED3D3C2BE8A6F02BC7FB33AC273E3467 697BD0AA55CB46A2C3AE7067AAC20FBEA0CCBBE61B628E4791C8D201F5B1091A
Windows8.1-KB3121461-x64.msu D02E01AAB1E294E315C30453A9542AB0BEEFD38E 1A5ABCC2AB45DFC0B4A688B2596DD8B8C80FE5BFEF201317122E2E16975F8CCE
Windows8.1-KB3121461-x86.msu 5C3CE7D33712441687DB9CA6FC71C5CE60B8BD85 3D5BEACFB09168BFEE9D7BC3244EB9E28585386B6FD710D249023370BFFC920A

      

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 times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Be aware that dates and times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time and with your current daylight saving time bias. The dates and times may also change when you perform certain operations on the files.

Windows 8 file information

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Aeinv.dll 10.0.11065.1000 1,164,800 11-Dec-2015 00:13 x64
Aeinv.mof Not Applicable 2,856 29-Jun-2015 15:21 Not Applicable
Aepic.dll 10.0.11065.1000 210,432 11-Dec-2015 00:13 x64
Devinv.dll 10.0.11065.1000 505,344 11-Dec-2015 00:13 x64
Invagent.dll 10.0.11065.1000 705,024 11-Dec-2015 00:13 x64

For all supported x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Aeinv.dll 10.0.11065.1000 951,808 11-Dec-2015 00:11 x86
Aeinv.mof Not Applicable 2,856 29-Jun-2015 15:16 Not Applicable
Aepic.dll 10.0.11065.1000 176,128 11-Dec-2015 00:11 x86
Devinv.dll 10.0.11065.1000 425,472 11-Dec-2015 00:11 x86
Invagent.dll 10.0.11065.1000 591,360 11-Dec-2015 00:11 x86

Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 file information

For all supported x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Aeinv.dll 10.0.11065.1000 951,808 09-Dec-2015 14:10 x86
Aeinv.mof Not Applicable 2,856 29-Jun-2015 13:13 Not Applicable
Aepic.dll 10.0.11065.1000 176,128 09-Dec-2015 14:30 x86
Devinv.dll 10.0.11065.1000 425,472 09-Dec-2015 14:30 x86
Invagent.dll 10.0.11065.1000 591,360 09-Dec-2015 14:30 x86

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Aeinv.dll 10.0.11065.1000 1,164,800 09-Dec-2015 14:10 x64
Aeinv.mof Not Applicable 2,856 29-Jun-2015 13:14 Not Applicable
Aepic.dll 10.0.11065.1000 210,432 09-Dec-2015 14:27 x64
Devinv.dll 10.0.11065.1000 505,344 09-Dec-2015 14:27 x64
Invagent.dll 10.0.11065.1000 705,024 09-Dec-2015 14:27 x64

Windows 7 file information

For all supported x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Aeinv.dll 10.0.11065.1000 951,808 11-Dec-2015 18:35 x86
Aeinv.mof Not Applicable 2,282 11-Dec-2015 14:39 Not Applicable
Aepic.dll 10.0.11065.1000 176,128 16-Nov-2015 20:12 x86

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Aeinv.dll 10.0.11065.1000 1,164,800 11-Dec-2015 18:57 x64
Aeinv.mof Not Applicable 2,282 11-Dec-2015 14:40 Not Applicable
Aepic.dll 10.0.11065.1000 210,432 16-Nov-2015 20:17 x64