MS16-106: Description of the security update for Microsoft Graphics Component: September 13, 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 RT 8.1 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 7 Service Pack 1 Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Enterprise Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Starter 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 Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Windows Vista Ultimate Windows Vista Enterprise Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Home Basic Windows Vista Starter

Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user visits a specially crafted website or opens a specially crafted document. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less affected than users who operate with administrative user rights

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-106.

More Information

Important

  • 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.
  • 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.
Non-security-related fixes that are included in this security update

This security update also fixes the following non-security-related issues:

  • On a computer that is running Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2, the monitor turns off after 49.7 days, even though you have selected the Never power option for Turn off the display.

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
Get security updates automatically.

Note For Windows RT 8.1, this update is available through Windows Update only.

Method 2: Microsoft Update Catalog

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

Method 3: 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 MS16-106 that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are running.

More Information

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
Windows8.1-KB3185911-x86.msu DC9651688A1D30D75E926E891C7C9CCCE8F48F86 6995F601828ACEB02E0FF50198D7EDF0780BC348A50289B022744321674D0159
Windows8.1-KB3185911-x64.msu 93614EC13FF9F886E4C5713D7A6639D995E3BB0B EC48782B516A0F16433589E09CE0FC548E4AE8887D7B9F8244907670CBB9C038
Windows6.0-KB3185911-x64.msu B3EDD2F8DE09E7451767EE73658EC54B394228C3 C4A0B20062B6160F9E6D39F433213A4B266A8312F06BD872BE1CF8FC476258DA
Windows6.1-KB3185911-x86.msu 109E932E002387591546D3AA1E5283F3D82A25B2 0436CD58E64057FAB04399DE0CC2B396B3E6E3D43878254E3D9C5751B90AD798
Windows6.1-KB3185911-ia64.msu EDB0A38A0B28C6B13DDD8BE8E18D42AF4E23DFD3 7CCE82201574E0A2AAFF2B0194712FC6A4A40F7DAFDB0065129C49DAA6BB0A9D
Windows6.1-KB3185911-x64.msu 0622382F0525FFD278D83779C249BE2B03EDB67A 253FC775D6D3EC34A0966BC7767343B64AD856377F84A2302299A4E3BB6E7FB1
Windows8-RT-KB3185911-x64.msu 5CAC663F151020AF035182D2A666894A2955E154 F42CD6E70675E9983D06CEDDF09A6530DDB1F55E89E064F6809627A1C2873E44
Windows6.0-KB3185911-x86.msu 2E8F1048893BA89B73BE7BB0A3EE664FDFEE6A14 1B060C9B832B76A2311CDC4BAC9681B98AB7E65E4347C245FEB9E7CC132819D9
Windows6.0-KB3185911-ia64.msu 1DFE9EED68A303EB9A1F29890E084FCA1D4F10C7 57686BB4C2EC4916D195103E0D096AF0E54244AF315D0CC40F5DF9FCA3A314E2

      

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 8.1 and 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 0.16 xxx Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM GDR
    6.3.960 0.17 xxx Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM GDR
    6.3.960 0.18 xxx Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and 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 x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
User32.dll 6.3.9600.18439 1,403,320 14-Aug-2016 18:14 x86
Win32k.ptxml Not applicable 4,213 21-Aug-2013 23:39 Not applicable
Win32k.sys 6.3.9600.18439 3,475,968 14-Aug-2016 17:22 x86

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
User32.dll 6.3.9600.18439 1,541,248 14-Aug-2016 19:34 x64
Win32k.ptxml Not applicable 4,213 22-Aug-2013 06:44 Not applicable
Win32k.sys 6.3.9600.18439 4,171,264 14-Aug-2016 18:25 x64
User32.dll 6.3.9600.18439 1,376,768 14-Aug-2016 16:14 x86
Wow64_win32k.ptxml Not applicable 4,213 21-Aug-2013 23:39 Not applicable

        
      

Windows Vista and 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 Vista or Windows Server 2008 SP2 GDR
    6.0.600 2.23xxx Windows Vista or 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 x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
User32.dll 6.0.6002.19681 820,736 14-Aug-2016 16:09 x64
User32.dll 6.0.6002.24008 820,736 17-Aug-2016 01:15 x64
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.19681 2,803,712 14-Aug-2016 14:47 x64
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.24008 2,806,272 17-Aug-2016 00:23 x64
User32.dll 6.0.6002.19681 648,704 14-Aug-2016 15:49 x86
User32.dll 6.0.6002.24008 648,704 17-Aug-2016 00:57 x86

For all supported x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
User32.dll 6.0.6002.19681 627,712 14-Aug-2016 15:48 x86
User32.dll 6.0.6002.24008 627,712 17-Aug-2016 00:57 x86
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.19681 2,072,064 14-Aug-2016 14:21 x86
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.24008 2,080,768 17-Aug-2016 00:02 x86

For all supported ia64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
User32.dll 6.0.6002.19681 1,566,208 14-Aug-2016 15:49 IA-64
User32.dll 6.0.6002.24008 1,565,696 17-Aug-2016 00:52 IA-64
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.19681 6,696,448 14-Aug-2016 14:30 IA-64
Win32k.sys 6.0.6002.24008 6,705,664 17-Aug-2016 00:04 IA-64
User32.dll 6.0.6002.19681 648,704 14-Aug-2016 15:49 x86
User32.dll 6.0.6002.24008 648,704 17-Aug-2016 00:57 x86

        
      

Windows 7 and 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 x86-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
User32.dll 6.1.7601.23528 811,520 16-Aug-2016 02:48 x86
Win32k.sys 6.1.7601.23528 2,399,232 16-Aug-2016 02:28 x86

For all supported ia64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
User32.dll 6.1.7601.23528 1,761,280 16-Aug-2016 02:45 IA-64
Win32k.sys 6.1.7601.23528 7,511,552 16-Aug-2016 02:24 IA-64
User32.dll 6.1.7601.23528 833,024 16-Aug-2016 02:48 x86

For all supported x64-based versions

File name File version File size Date Time Platform
User32.dll 6.1.7601.23528 1,009,152 16-Aug-2016 17:36 x64
Win32k.sys 6.1.7601.23528 3,218,432 16-Aug-2016 02:35 x64
User32.dll 6.1.7601.23528 833,024 16-Aug-2016 02:48 x86

        
      

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 8, Windows RT, or Windows Server 2012 RTM GDR
    6.2.920 0.21xxx Windows 8, Windows RT, or 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
User32.dll 6.2.9200.21954 1,342,464 14-Aug-2016 18:27 x64
Win32k.ptxml Not applicable 4,172 25-Jul-2012 20:29 Not applicable
Win32k.sys 6.2.9200.21966 4,046,848 14-Aug-2016 16:02 x64
User32.dll 6.2.9200.21954 1,126,912 11-Aug-2016 17:50 x86
Wow64_win32k.ptxml Not applicable 4,172 12-Feb-2013 00:09 Not applicable