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February 9, 2016 This security update has been rereleased and contains an updated article. We recommend that you apply this updated security update.


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Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in the Microsoft .NET Framework. The most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker injects a client-side script into a user's browser. To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-118.

More Information

Important

  • All future security and non-security updates for Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and require update 2919355 to be installed. We recommend that you install update 2919355 on your Windows Server 2012 R2-based, Windows 8.1-based, or Windows RT 8.1-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.

Additional information about this security update

The following articles contain additional information about this security update as it relates to individual product versions. The articles may contain known-issue information.

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 and 4.6.1

  • 3098785 MS15-118: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 4.6 and 4.6.1 on Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: November 10, 2015 

  • 3098000 MS15-118: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 4.6 and 4.6 RC on Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2: November 10, 2015

  • 3097999 MS15-118: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 4.6 and 4.6 RC on Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012: November 10, 2015

  • 3098784 MS15-118: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 4.6 and 4.6 RC on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012: November 10, 2015

  • 3098001 MS15-118: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 4.6 and 4.6 RC on Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Vista SP2, and Windows Server 2008 SP2: November 10, 2015

  • 3098786 MS15-118: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 4.6 and 4.6 RC on Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: November 10, 2015


Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5, 4.5.1, and 4.5.2

  • 3098779 MS15-118: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 4.5.1 and 4.5.2 on Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2: November 10, 2015



    Known issues in this security update

    • You may experience issues when you run .NET Framework applications in the following scenarios:

      • You manually install this security update on a system that has the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 installed.

      • You upgrade from the .NET Framework 4.5.1 or 4.5.2 to the .NET Framework 4.6 after you install this security update.

      • You install Visual Studio 2015 after you install this security update.

      For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

      3118750 Known issue for security updates 3098779 and 3097997 for the .NET Framework 4.5.1 and 4.5.2 on Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2

  • 3097997 MS15-118: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 4.5.1 and 4.5.2 on Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2: November 11, 2015

    Known issues in this security update

    • You may experience issues when you run .NET Framework applications in the following scenarios:

      • You manually install this security update on a system that has the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 installed.

      • You upgrade from the .NET Framework 4.5.1 or 4.5.2 to the .NET Framework 4.6 after you install this security update.

      • You install Visual Studio 2015 after you install this security update.

      For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

      3118750 Known issue for security updates 3098779 and 3097997 for the .NET Framework 4.5.1 and 4.5.2 on Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2

  • 3098780 MS15-118: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 4.5, 4.5.1, and 4.5.2 on Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012 R2: November 10, 2015

  • 3097995 MS15-118: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 4.5.1 on Windows 8, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012: November 10, 2015

  • 3097996 MS15-118: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 4.5.1 on Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Vista SP2, and Windows Server 2008 SP2: November 10, 2015

  • 3098781 MS15-118: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 4.5, 4.5.1, and 4.5.2 on Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: November 10, 2015


Microsoft .NET Framework 4

  • 3098778 MS15-118: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 4 on Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: November 10, 2015

  • 3097994 MS15-118: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 4 on Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: November 10, 2015


Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and 3.5.1

  • 3097989 MS15-118: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: November 10, 2015

  • 3097992 MS15-118: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: November 10, 2015

  • 3097991 MS15-118: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012: November 10, 2015


Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

  • 3097988 MS15-118: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2: November 10, 2015


Windows Vista (all editions)Reference Table

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

Security update file names

For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:
Windows6.0-KB3097988-x86.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:
NDP40-KB3097994-x86.exe
NDP40-KB3098778-x86.exe


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:
NDP45-KB3097996-x86.exe
NDP45-KB3098781-x86.exe


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:
NDP46-KB3098001-x86.exe
NDP46-KB3098786-x86.exe


For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:
Windows6.0-KB3097988-x64.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:
NDP40-KB3097994-x64.exe
NDP40-KB3098778-x86.exe


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:
NDP45-KB3097996-x64.exe
NDP45-KB3098781-x64.exe


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:
NDP46-KB3098001-x64.exe
NDP46-KB3098786-x64.exe

Installation switches

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 2844699

Update log file

For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2:
Not applicable


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4:

KB3097994_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile-MSP0.txt
KB3097994_*_*.html

KB3098778_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile-MSP0.txt
KB3098778_*_*.html


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2:

KB3097996_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework [.NET target version]-MSP0.txt
KB3097996_*_*.html

KB3098781_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework [.NET target version]-MSP0.txt
KB3098781_*_*.html


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6:

KB3098001_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6-MSP0.txt
KB3098001_*_*.html

KB3098786_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6-MSP0.txt
KB3098786_*_*.html

Restart requirement

This update does not require a restart. The installer stops the required services, applies the update, and then restarts the services. However, if the required services cannot be stopped for any reason, or if required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.

Removal information

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 individual Knowledge Base articles that are listed in the “Additional information about this security update” section.

Registry key verification

For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2:
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. Use WMI to detect the presence of this update.


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB3097994
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB3098778
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB3097994
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB3098778
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework [.NET target version]\KB3097996
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework [.NET target version]\KB3098781
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6\KB3098001
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6\KB 3098786
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

Windows Server 2008 (all editions)Reference Table

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

Security update file names

For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2:
Windows6.0-KB3097988-x86.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2:
NDP40-KB3097994-x86.exe
NDP40-KB3098778-x86.exe


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2:
NDP45-KB3097996-x86.exe
NDP45-KB3098781-x86.exe


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2:
NDP46-KB3098001-x86.exe
NDP46-KB3098786-x86.exe


For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2:
Windows6.0-KB3097988-x64.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2:
NDP40-KB3097994-x64.exe
NDP40-KB3098778-x86.exe


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2:
NDP45-KB3097996-x64.exe
NDP45-KB3098781-x64.exe


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2:
NDP46-KB3098001-x64.exe
NDP46-KB3098786-x64.exe


For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 on all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008:
Windows6.0-KB3097988-ia64.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2:
NDP40-KB3097994-IA64.exe
NDP40-KB3098778-x86.exe

Installation switches

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 2844699

Update log file

For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2:
Not applicable


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4:
KB3097994_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile-MSP0.txt
KB3097994_*_*.html

KB3098778_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile-MSP0.txt
KB3098778_*_*.html


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2:

KB3097996_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework [.NET target version]-MSP0.txt
KB3097996_*_*.html

KB3098781_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework [.NET target version]-MSP0.txt
KB3098781_*_*.html


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6:

KB3098001_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6-MSP0.txt
KB3098001_*_*.html

KB3098786_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6-MSP0.txt
KB3098786_*_*.html

Restart requirement

This update does not require a restart. The installer stops the required services, applies the update, and then restarts the services. However, if the required services cannot be stopped for any reason, or if required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.

Removal information

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 individual Knowledge Base articles that are listed in the “Additional information about this security update” section.

Registry key verification

For Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2:
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. Use WMI to detect the presence of this update.


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB3097994
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB3098778
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB3097994
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB3098778
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB3097994
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB3098778
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework [.NET target version]\KB3097996
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework [.NET target version]\KB3098781
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6\KB3098001
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6\KB 3098786
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

Windows 7 (all editions)Reference Table

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

Inclusion in Future Service Packs

The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup.

Security update file name

For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7 Service Pack 1:
Windows6.1-KB3097989-x86.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7 Service Pack 1:
NDP40-KB3097994-x86.exe
NDP40-KB3098778-x86.exe


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7 Service Pack 1:
NDP45-KB3097996-x86.exe
NDP45-KB3098781-x86.exe


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7 Service Pack 1:
NDP46-KB3098001-x86.exe
NDP46-KB3098786-x86.exe


For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7 Service Pack 1:
Windows6.1-KB3097989-x64.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7 Service Pack 1:
NDP40-KB3097994-x64.exe
NDP40-KB3098778-x64.exe


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7 Service Pack 1:
NDP45-KB3097996-x64.exe
NDP45-KB3098781-x64.exe


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7 Service Pack 1:
NDP46-KB3098001-x64.exe
NDP46-KB3098786-x64.exe

Installation switches

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 2844699

Update log file

For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1:
Not applicable.


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4:
KB3097994_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile-MSP0.txt
KB3097994_*_*.html

For Microsoft .NET Framework 4:
KB3098778_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile-MSP0.txt
KB3098778_*_*.html


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2:

KB3097996_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework [.NET target version]-MSP0.txt
KB3097996_*_*.html

For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2:
KB3098781_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework [.NET target version]-MSP0.txt
KB3098781_*_*.html


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6:

KB3098001_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6-MSP0.txt
KB3098001_*_*.html

KB3098786_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6-MSP0.txt
KB3098786_*_*.html

Restart requirement

This update does not require a restart. The installer stops the required services, applies the update, and then restarts the services. However, if the required services cannot be stopped for any reason, or if required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.

Removal information

Click Control Panel, click System and Security, click View installed updates under Windows Update, and then select from the list of updates.

File information

See the individual Knowledge Base articles that are listed in the “Additional information about this security update” section.

Registry key verification

For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1:
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. Use WMI to detect the presence of this update.


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB3097994
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB3098778
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB3097994
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB3098778
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework [.NET target version]\KB3097996
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework [.NET target version]\KB3098781
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6\KB3098001
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6\KB3098786
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

Windows Server 2008 R2 (all editions)Reference Table

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

Inclusion in Future Service Packs

The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup.

Security update file name

For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1:
Windows6.1-KB3097989-x64.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1:
NDP40-KB3097994-x64.exe
NDP40-KB3098778-x64.exe


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1:
NDP45-KB3097996-x64.exe
NDP45-KB3098781-x64.exe


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1:
NDP46-KB3098001-x64.exe
NDP46-KB3098786-x64.exe


For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1:
Windows6.1-KB3097989-ia64.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1:
NDP40-KB3097994-IA64.exe
NDP40-KB3098778-IA64.exe

Installation switches

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 2844699

Update log file

For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1:
Not applicable


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4:
KB3097994_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile-MSP0.txt
KB3097994_*_*.html

KB3098778_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile-MSP0.txt
KB3098778_*_*.html


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2:

KB3097996_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework [.NET target version]-MSP0.txt
KB3097996_*_*.html

For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2:
KB3098781_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework [.NET target version]-MSP0.txt
KB3098781_*_*.html


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6\KB3098001
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6\KB3098786
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

Restart requirement

This update does not require a restart. The installer stops the required services, applies the update, and then restarts the services. However, if the required services cannot be stopped for any reason, or if required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.

Removal information

Click Control Panel, click System and Security, click View installed updates under Windows Update, and then select from the list of updates.

File information

See the individual Knowledge Base articles that are listed in the “Additional information about this security update” section.

Registry key verification

For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1:
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. Use WMI to detect the presence of this update.


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB3097994
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

For Microsoft .NET Framework 4:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile\KB3098778
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework [.NET target version]\KB3097996
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework [.NET target version]\KB3098781
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6\KB3098001
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6\KB3098786
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 (all editions)Reference Table

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

Inclusion in Future Service Packs

The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup.

Security update file name

For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems:
Windows8-RT-KB3097991-x86.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2 on Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems:
Windows8-RT-KB3097995-x86.msu
Windows8-RT-KB3098780-x86.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 on Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems:
Windows8-RT-KB3097999-x86.msu
Windows8-RT-KB3098784-x86.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 for x64-based Systems:
Windows8-RT-KB3097991-x64.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2 on Windows 8 for x64-based Systems:
Windows8-RT-KB3097995-x64.msu
Windows8-RT-KB3098780-x64.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 on Windows 8 for x64-based Systems:
Windows8-RT-KB3097999-x64.msu
Windows8-RT-KB3098784-x64.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems:
Windows8.1-KB3097992-x86.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.1/4.5.2 on Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems:
Windows8.1-KB3097997-x86.msu
Windows8.1-KB3098779-x86.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 on Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems:
Windows8.1-KB3098000-x86.msu
Windows8.1-KB3098785-x86.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems:
Windows8.1-KB3097992-x64.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.1/4.5.2 on Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems:
Windows8.1-KB3097997-x64.msu
Windows8.1-KB3098779-x64.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 on Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems:
Windows8.1-KB3098000-x64.msu
Windows8.1-KB3098785-x64.msu

Installation switches

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 2844699

Restart requirement

This update does not require a restart. The installer stops the required services, applies the update, and then restarts the services. However, if the required services cannot be stopped for any reason, or if required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.

Removal information

Click Control Panel, click System and Security, click View update history under Windows Update, and then select from the list of updates.

File information

See the individual Knowledge Base articles that are listed in the “Additional information about this security update” section.

Registry key verification

For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5:
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. Use WMI to detect the presence of this update.


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2:
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. Use WMI to detect the presence of this update.


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6:
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. Use WMI to detect 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.

Inclusion in Future Service Packs

The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup.

Security update file name

For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2012:
NDP46-KB3098001-x64.exe


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2 on Windows Server 2012:
Windows8-RT-KB3097995-x64.msu
Windows8-RT-KB3098780-x64.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 on Windows Server 2012:
Windows8-RT-KB3097999-x64.msu
Windows8-RT-KB3098784-x64.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server 2012 R2:
Windows8.1-KB3097992-x64.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.1/4.5.2 on Windows Server 2012 R2:
Windows8.1-KB3097997-x64.msu
Windows8.1-KB3098779-x64.msu


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 on Windows Server 2012 R2:
Windows8.1-KB3098000-x64.msu
Windows8.1-KB3098785-x64.msu

Installation switches

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 2844699

Restart requirement

This update does not require a restart. The installer stops the required services, applies the update, and then restarts the services. However, if the required services cannot be stopped for any reason, or if required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.

Removal information

Click Control Panel, click System and Security, click View update history under Windows Update, and then select from the list of updates.

File information

See the individual Knowledge Base articles that are listed in the “Additional information about this security update” section.

Registry key verification

For Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5:
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. Use WMI to detect the presence of this update.


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2:
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. Use WMI to detect the presence of this update.


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6:
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. Use WMI to detect the presence of this update.

Windows RT and Windows RT 8.1 (all editions)Reference Table

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

Deployment

For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5/4.5.1/4.5.2 on Windows RT:
The 3097995 update is available via Windows Update.
The 3098780 update is available via Windows Update.


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 on Windows RT:
The 3097999 update is available via Windows Update.


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.1/4.5.2 on Windows RT 8.1:
The 3097997 update is available via Windows Update.
The 3098779 update is available via Windows Update


For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 on Windows RT 8.1:
The 3098000 update is available via Windows Update.

Restart Requirement

Yes, you must restart your system after you apply this security update.

Removal Information

Click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, click Installed updates under See also, and then select from the list of updates.

File Information

See the individual Knowledge Base articles that are listed in the “Additional information about this security update” section.

Windows 10 (all editions)Reference Table

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

Security update file name

For all affected .NET Framework versions on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10:
Windows10.0-KB3105213-x86.msu

For all affected .NET Framework versions on all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10:
Windows10.0-KB3105213-x64.msu

Installation switches

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 934307

Restart requirement

A system restart is required after you apply this security update.

Removal information

To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, click Installed updates under See also, and then select from the list of updates.

File information

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3105213

Registry key verification

Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.


Package Name

Package Hash SHA 1

Package Hash SHA 2

Windows6.0-KB3097988-ia64.msu

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Windows6.0-KB3097988-x64.msu

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Windows6.1-KB3097989-ia64.msu

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Windows6.1-KB3097989-x86.msu

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Windows8-RT-KB3097991-x64.msu

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Windows8-RT-KB3097991-x86.msu

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Windows8.1-KB3097992-x64.msu

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Windows8.1-KB3097992-x86.msu

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NDP40-KB3097994-IA64.exe

09E9DEDC2AC10F1C870EA7F10F12A784A96B44A1

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NDP40-KB3097994-x64.exe

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NDP40-KB3097994-x86.exe

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Windows8-RT-KB3097995-arm.msu

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Windows8-RT-KB3097995-x64.msu

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Windows8-RT-KB3097995-x86.msu

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NDP45-KB3097996-x64.exe

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NDP45-KB3097996-x86.exe

EBC17E2BF6E2CCF26E82EB37393CBB46979FC9D3

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Windows8.1-KB3097997-arm.msu

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Windows8.1-KB3097997-x64.msu

AAF2CAB13C492CC688CA6F0CC31BF3EE623493D0

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Windows8.1-KB3097997-x86.msu

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Windows8-RT-KB3097999-arm.msu

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Windows8-RT-KB3097999-x64.msu

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Windows8-RT-KB3097999-x86.msu

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Windows8.1-KB3098000-arm.msu

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Windows8.1-KB3098000-x64.msu

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Windows8.1-KB3098000-x86.msu

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NDP46-KB3098001-x64.exe

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NDP46-KB3098001-x64.exe

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NDP46-KB3098001-x86.exe

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NDP46-KB3098001-x86.exe

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3B9C794186CD9287C2B6049ED5A7F185956B430677B5F7548E91A32967F11082

MSIPatchRegFix-AMD64.exe

5011CB29B096FB674A4795EE8FC2F7FDAD33863A

BA62C33DD90ECC3C945AE4F52EEEB2FA07D2C53FB975263B483D09D80F02230D

MSIPatchRegFix-IA64.exe

CB861EAF1F4CDFFAD5F83604C7250CD9EDD96433

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MSIPatchRegFix-X86.exe

94A84B80B8B45A1AC53A0E5D085513DA0F099655

C83C5EE1D4FBFF5260A7D984471EAF4C6004431C21B4F661018BDB92CC124290

NDP40-KB3098778-IA64.exe

E1136507B33446F7FDC5BDD47E1652474B7D8025

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NDP40-KB3098778-x64.exe

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NDP40-KB3098778-x86.exe

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Windows8.1-KB3098779-arm.msu

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Windows8.1-KB3098779-x64.msu

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Windows8.1-KB3098779-x86.msu

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Windows8-RT-KB3098780-arm.msu

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Windows8-RT-KB3098780-x64.msu

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Windows8-RT-KB3098780-x86.msu

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NDP45-KB3098781-x64.exe

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NDP45-KB3098781-x86.exe

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Windows8-RT-KB3098784-arm.msu

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Windows8-RT-KB3098784-x64.msu

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Windows8-RT-KB3098784-x86.msu

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Windows8.1-KB3098785-arm.msu

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Windows8.1-KB3098785-x64.msu

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Windows8.1-KB3098785-x86.msu

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NDP46-KB3098786-x64.exe

A0D5008A7455C75F0A918A576816F8A095F190BF

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NDP46-KB3098786-x86.exe

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Applies toThis article applies to the following:

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 RC, 4.6, and 4.6.1 when used with:

    • Windows 10

    • Windows Server 2012 R2

    • Windows RT 8.1

    • Windows 8.1

    • Windows Server 2012

    • Windows RT

    • Windows 8

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1

    • Windows 7 Service Pack 1

    • Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2

    • Windows Vista Service Pack 2

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 when used with:

    • Windows Server 2012 R2

    • Windows 8.1

    • Windows RT 8.1

    • Windows Server 2012

    • Windows 8

    • Windows RT

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1

    • Windows 7 Service Pack 1

    • Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2

    • Windows Vista Service Pack 2

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.1 when used with:

    • Windows Server 2012 R2

    • Windows 8.1

    • Windows RT 8.1

    • Windows Server 2012

    • Windows 8

    • Windows RT

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1

    • Windows 7 Service Pack 1

    • Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2

    • Windows Vista Service Pack 2

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 when used with:

    • Windows Server 2012

    • Windows 8

    • Windows RT

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4 when used with:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1

    • Windows 7 Service Pack 1

    • Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 when used with:

    • Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1

    • Windows 7 Service Pack 1

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 when used with:

    • Windows 10

    • Windows Server 2012 R2

    • Windows 8.1

    • Windows Server 2012

    • Windows 8

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 when used with:

    • Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2

    • Windows Vista Service Pack 2

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