MS16-021: Security update for NPS RADIUS server to address denial of service: February 9, 2016

Applies To
Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation Windows Server 2012 Datacenter Windows Server 2012 Datacenter Windows Server 2012 Standard Windows Server 2012 Standard Windows Server 2012 Essentials Windows Server 2012 Foundation Windows Server 2012 Foundation Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Windows Server 2008 R2 Web Edition Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Windows Server 2008 Standard Windows Server 2008 Web Edition Windows Server 2008 Foundation

Summary

This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could cause denial of service on a Network Policy Server (NPS) if an attacker sends specially crafted username strings to the NPS. This scenario could prevent RADIUS authentication on the NPS. 

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-021.

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Important

  • All future security and nonsecurity updates for Windows Server 2012 R2 require update 2919355 to be installed. We recommend that you install update 2919355 on your 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 MS16-021 that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are running.

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Security update deployment information

Security update deployment information

Windows Server 2008 (all editions)Reference table

The following table contains the security update information for this software.

Security update file names For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008:
Windows6.0-KB3133043-x86.msu
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008:
Windows6.0-KB3133043-x64.msu
Installation switches See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
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.

For more information about the reasons why you may be prompted to restart, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 887012.
Removal information WUSA.exe does not support uninstall of updates. To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and then select from the list of updates.
File information See the file information section.
Registry key verification Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Windows Server 2008 R2 (all editions)Reference table

The following table contains the security update information for this software.

Security update file name For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:
Windows6.1-KB3133043-x64.msu
Installation switches See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
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.

For more information about the reasons why you may be prompted to restart, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 887012.
Removal information To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch. Or, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and then select from the list of updates.
File information See the file information section.
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.

Security update file name For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012:
Windows8-RT-KB3133043-x64.msu
For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2:
Windows8.1-KB3133043-x64.msu
Installation switches See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
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. For more information about the reasons why you may be prompted to restart, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 887012.
Removal information To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch. Or, click Control Panel, click System and Security, and under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and then select from the list of updates.
File information See the file information section.
Registry key verification Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

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
Windows8-RT-KB3133043-x64.msu 8D265B3FA94C47D4F031BF4139208B20FAFE3871 4117A699450F26035D3C4292159FBB4E85176F4CB833F6D2A65B08EC3C37092D
Windows8.1-KB3133043-x64.msu 4D4F74206EDCC073BC1C3523F5B642D7B55C2615 27B8B9F8385E976C01FB0C8941F5C363DDBD6A1AF7B4AF561A0F24609E87B908
Windows6.1-KB3133043-x64.msu 43094309E6085F94D44A31F94C6ECBF473F6AD12 AEFCDCF7D8A8D9759BBC1FE4AC0493760F5410AF912D4022BC2816653AEF32AB
Windows6.0-KB3133043-x86.msu EC383824516669B8D277521499FB547510583608 42EB830CF30A0C773E97143B9A79B70C25284DD2B72899429D70FB261E7C9B7E
Windows6.0-KB3133043-x64.msu 5B5483F7A60B9B2E3B8FF0AA5AD440E0D68B3EB3 750DA59CE2774AFB245D6494C499BDB3E4F017EA3F79E90B71A3614A49287ACD

File information

The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables.

Windows Server 2012 file information

Notes

  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:

    Version Product Milestone Service branch
    6.2.920 0.17xxx Windows Server 2012 RTM GDR
    6.2.920 0.21xxx Windows Server 2012 RTM LDR
  • GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.

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

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Iassam.dll 6.2.9200.17623 276,480 10-Jan-2016 15:40 x64
Iassam.dll 6.2.9200.21743 276,480 10-Jan-2016 02:24 x64
Iassam.dll 6.2.9200.17623 219,136 10-Jan-2016 12:04 x86
Iassam.dll 6.2.9200.21743 219,136 10-Jan-2016 00:13 x86

Windows Server 2008 R2 file information

Notes

  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:

    Version Product Milestone Service branch
    6.1.760 1.18xxx Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 GDR
    6.1.760 1.23 xxx Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 LDR
  • GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.

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

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Iassam.dll 6.1.7601.19114 254,464 08-Jan-2016 18:56 x64
Iassam.dll 6.1.7601.23318 254,464 08-Jan-2016 19:07 x64
Iassam.dll 6.1.7601.19114 192,512 08-Jan-2016 18:37 x86
Iassam.dll 6.1.7601.23318 192,512 08-Jan-2016 18:46 x86

Windows Server 2012 R2 file information

Notes

  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:

    Version Product Milestone Service branch
    6.3.960 0.17 xxx Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM GDR
  • GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.

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

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Iassam.dll 6.3.9600.18191 276,480 08-Jan-2016 17:58 x64
Iassam.dll 6.3.9600.18191 223,232 08-Jan-2016 17:22 x86

Windows Server 2008 file information

Notes

  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:

    Version Product Milestone Service branch
    6.0.600 2.19xxx Windows Server 2008 SP2 GDR
    6.0.600 2.23xxx Windows Server 2008 SP2 LDR
  • GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.

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

For all supported x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Iassam.dll 6.0.6002.19578 182,784 09-Jan-2016 17:06 x86
Iassam.dll 6.0.6002.23888 182,784 09-Jan-2016 16:33 x86

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Iassam.dll 6.0.6002.19578 242,688 09-Jan-2016 16:42 x64
Iassam.dll 6.0.6002.23888 242,688 09-Jan-2016 16:40 x64
Iassam.dll 6.0.6002.19578 182,784 09-Jan-2016 17:06 x86
Iassam.dll 6.0.6002.23888 182,784 09-Jan-2016 16:33 x86