Summary
This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user opens specially crafted media content that is hosted on a website.To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-027.
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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 additional information about this security update as it relates to individual product versions. The articles may contain known issue information.
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3138910 MS16-027: Description of the security update for Windows media: March 8, 2016
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3138962 MS16-027: Description of the security update for Windows media: March 8, 2016
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3140745 Cumulative Update for Windows 10: March 8, 2016
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3140768 Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1511 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4: March 8, 2016
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, seeGet security updates automatically. Note For Windows RT 8.1, this update is available through Windows Update only.
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 MS16-027 that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are running.
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Windows 7 (all editions)Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7:Windows6.1-KB3138910-x86.msu Windows6.1-KB3138962-x86.msu |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:Windows6.1-KB3138910-x64.msu Windows6.1-KB3138962-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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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, a message appears that advises you to restart. |
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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, and then under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3138962See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3138910 |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Windows Server 2008 R2 (all editions)Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:Windows8.1-KB3138910-x86.msu Windows8.1-KB3138962-x86.msu |
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Installation switches |
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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, a message appears that advises you to restart. |
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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, and then under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3138910See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3138962 |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Windows 8.1 (all editions)Reference TableThe 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 8.1:Windows8.1-KB3138910-x86.msu Windows8.1-KB3138962-x86.msu |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1:Windows8.1-KB3138910-x64.msuWindows8.1-KB3138962-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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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, a message appears that advises you to restart. |
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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 3138910See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3138962 |
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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 TableThe 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 2012:Windows8.1-KB3138910-x64.msuWindows8.1-KB3138962-x64.msu |
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For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2:Windows8.1-KB3138910-x64.msuWindows8.1-KB3138962-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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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, a message appears that advises you to restart. |
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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 3138910See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3138962 |
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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 TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Deployment |
These updates are available via Windows Update only. |
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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, a message appears that advises you to restart. |
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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 |
Windows 10 (all editions)Reference TableThe 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-KB3140745-x86.msu |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10:Windows10.0-KB3140745-x64.msu |
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For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:Windows10.0-KB3140768-x86.msu |
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For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:Windows10.0-KB3140768-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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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, a message appears that advises you to restart. |
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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 3140745Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3140768 |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Help for installing updates: Support for Microsoft UpdateSecurity solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Troubleshooting and SupportHelp for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Virus Solution and Security CenterLocal support according to your country: International Support
