Summary
This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if Microsoft Windows fails to properly validate input before loading certain libraries. However, an attacker must first gain access to the local system with the ability to execute a malicious application.
To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-025.
More Information
Important
- 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
Get security updates automatically.
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 MS16-025 that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are running.
More Information
Security update deployment information
Windows Vista (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 Vista: Windows6.0-KB3140709-x86.msu |
|---|---|
| For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista: Windows6.0-KB3140709-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 | WUSA.exe does not support the uninstallation of updates. To uninstall an update that's 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 Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3140709 |
| Registry key verification | Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
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-KB3140709-x86.msu |
|---|---|
| For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008: Windows6.0-KB3140709-x64.msu |
|
| For all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008: Windows6.0-KB3140709-ia64.msu |
|
| Installation switches | See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307 |
| Restart requirement | A system restart is required after you apply this security update. |
| Removal information | WUSA.exe does not support the uninstallation of updates. To uninstall an update that's 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 Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3140709 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Windows6.0-KB3140709-x86.msu | 50FE2872360219E4D8B2505E12816959625797D7 | 12ABCEDD55433F051BBF5B5EC63066AE7D28E0EAEB655C17BFE7CC8BABD15279 |
| Windows6.0-KB3140709-ia64.msu | A1C9E5E7F07322423ED0D471F058212B3B67B170 | 2E392210FF70B46C573F9A264DBD415FCCE64FCF9BE75309EE21868E65A7117F |
| Windows6.0-KB3140709-x64.msu | 51FE5464C6A54680B934691FEE9CF5B13CA9ADA3 | 186884626F98483A58AD3D57FBB2E01252BEA8984A186A36A1EB043C3A34FD25 |
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 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 x86-based versions
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verisign.bmp | Not applicable | 2,702 | 18-Sep-2006 | 21:37 | Not applicable |
| Wab.exe | 6.0.6002.19598 | 515,584 | 06-Feb-2016 | 00:37 | x86 |
| Wabfind.dll | 6.0.6002.19598 | 33,280 | 06-Feb-2016 | 02:12 | x86 |
| Wabmig.exe | 6.0.6002.19598 | 65,536 | 06-Feb-2016 | 00:37 | x86 |
| Verisign.bmp | Not applicable | 2,702 | 07-May-2014 | 23:45 | Not applicable |
| Wab.exe | 6.0.6002.23910 | 515,584 | 06-Feb-2016 | 00:37 | x86 |
| Wabfind.dll | 6.0.6002.23910 | 33,280 | 06-Feb-2016 | 01:49 | x86 |
| Wabmig.exe | 6.0.6002.23910 | 66,048 | 06-Feb-2016 | 00:37 | x86 |
| Wab32.dll | 6.0.6002.19598 | 707,584 | 06-Feb-2016 | 02:12 | x86 |
| Wab32res.dll | 6.0.6000.16386 | 1,098,752 | 02-Nov-2006 | 07:28 | x86 |
| Wabimp.dll | 6.0.6002.19598 | 41,984 | 06-Feb-2016 | 02:12 | x86 |
| Wab32.dll | 6.0.6002.23910 | 707,584 | 06-Feb-2016 | 01:49 | x86 |
| Wab32res.dll | 6.0.6002.23910 | 1,098,752 | 06-Feb-2016 | 00:37 | x86 |
| Wabimp.dll | 6.0.6002.23910 | 41,984 | 06-Feb-2016 | 01:49 | x86 |
For all supported ia64-based versions
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verisign.bmp | Not applicable | 2,702 | 03-Jan-2008 | 18:52 | Not applicable |
| Wab.exe | 6.0.6002.19598 | 536,576 | 06-Feb-2016 | 00:47 | IA-64 |
| Wabfind.dll | 6.0.6002.19598 | 49,152 | 06-Feb-2016 | 01:42 | IA-64 |
| Wabmig.exe | 6.0.6002.19598 | 94,208 | 06-Feb-2016 | 00:47 | IA-64 |
| Verisign.bmp | Not applicable | 2,702 | 07-May-2014 | 23:45 | Not applicable |
| Wab.exe | 6.0.6002.23910 | 536,576 | 06-Feb-2016 | 00:44 | IA-64 |
| Wabfind.dll | 6.0.6002.23910 | 49,664 | 06-Feb-2016 | 01:24 | IA-64 |
| Wabmig.exe | 6.0.6002.23910 | 94,720 | 06-Feb-2016 | 00:44 | IA-64 |
| Wab32.dll | 6.0.6002.19598 | 1,765,376 | 06-Feb-2016 | 01:42 | IA-64 |
| Wab32res.dll | 6.0.6001.18000 | 1,098,752 | 19-Jan-2008 | 06:36 | IA-64 |
| Wabimp.dll | 6.0.6002.19598 | 110,080 | 06-Feb-2016 | 01:42 | IA-64 |
| Wab32.dll | 6.0.6002.23910 | 1,765,376 | 06-Feb-2016 | 01:24 | IA-64 |
| Wab32res.dll | 6.0.6002.23910 | 1,098,752 | 06-Feb-2016 | 00:44 | IA-64 |
| Wabimp.dll | 6.0.6002.23910 | 110,592 | 06-Feb-2016 | 01:24 | IA-64 |
| Verisign.bmp | Not applicable | 2,702 | 18-Sep-2006 | 21:37 | Not applicable |
| Wab.exe | 6.0.6002.19598 | 515,584 | 06-Feb-2016 | 00:37 | x86 |
| Wabfind.dll | 6.0.6002.19598 | 33,280 | 06-Feb-2016 | 02:12 | x86 |
| Wabmig.exe | 6.0.6002.19598 | 65,536 | 06-Feb-2016 | 00:37 | x86 |
| Verisign.bmp | Not applicable | 2,702 | 07-May-2014 | 23:45 | Not applicable |
| Wab.exe | 6.0.6002.23910 | 515,584 | 06-Feb-2016 | 00:37 | x86 |
| Wabfind.dll | 6.0.6002.23910 | 33,280 | 06-Feb-2016 | 01:49 | x86 |
| Wabmig.exe | 6.0.6002.23910 | 66,048 | 06-Feb-2016 | 00:37 | x86 |
| Wab32.dll | 6.0.6002.19598 | 707,584 | 06-Feb-2016 | 02:12 | x86 |
| Wab32res.dll | 6.0.6000.16386 | 1,098,752 | 02-Nov-2006 | 07:28 | x86 |
| Wabimp.dll | 6.0.6002.19598 | 41,984 | 06-Feb-2016 | 02:12 | x86 |
| Wab32.dll | 6.0.6002.23910 | 707,584 | 06-Feb-2016 | 01:49 | x86 |
| Wab32res.dll | 6.0.6002.23910 | 1,098,752 | 06-Feb-2016 | 00:37 | x86 |
| Wabimp.dll | 6.0.6002.23910 | 41,984 | 06-Feb-2016 | 01:49 | x86 |
For all supported x64-based versions
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verisign.bmp | Not applicable | 2,702 | 18-Sep-2006 | 21:35 | Not applicable |
| Wab.exe | 6.0.6002.19598 | 516,096 | 06-Feb-2016 | 00:56 | x64 |
| Wabfind.dll | 6.0.6002.19598 | 35,328 | 06-Feb-2016 | 02:01 | x64 |
| Wabmig.exe | 6.0.6002.19598 | 67,584 | 06-Feb-2016 | 00:56 | x64 |
| Verisign.bmp | Not applicable | 2,702 | 07-May-2014 | 23:45 | Not applicable |
| Wab.exe | 6.0.6002.23910 | 516,096 | 06-Feb-2016 | 01:01 | x64 |
| Wabfind.dll | 6.0.6002.23910 | 35,328 | 06-Feb-2016 | 01:42 | x64 |
| Wabmig.exe | 6.0.6002.23910 | 68,096 | 06-Feb-2016 | 01:01 | x64 |
| Wab32.dll | 6.0.6002.19598 | 893,440 | 06-Feb-2016 | 02:01 | x64 |
| Wab32res.dll | 6.0.6000.16386 | 1,098,752 | 02-Nov-2006 | 07:57 | x64 |
| Wabimp.dll | 6.0.6002.19598 | 50,176 | 06-Feb-2016 | 02:01 | x64 |
| Wab32.dll | 6.0.6002.23910 | 893,440 | 06-Feb-2016 | 01:42 | x64 |
| Wab32res.dll | 6.0.6002.23910 | 1,098,752 | 06-Feb-2016 | 01:01 | x64 |
| Wabimp.dll | 6.0.6002.23910 | 50,688 | 06-Feb-2016 | 01:42 | x64 |
| Verisign.bmp | Not applicable | 2,702 | 18-Sep-2006 | 21:37 | Not applicable |
| Wab.exe | 6.0.6002.19598 | 515,584 | 06-Feb-2016 | 00:37 | x86 |
| Wabfind.dll | 6.0.6002.19598 | 33,280 | 06-Feb-2016 | 02:12 | x86 |
| Wabmig.exe | 6.0.6002.19598 | 65,536 | 06-Feb-2016 | 00:37 | x86 |
| Verisign.bmp | Not applicable | 2,702 | 07-May-2014 | 23:45 | Not applicable |
| Wab.exe | 6.0.6002.23910 | 515,584 | 06-Feb-2016 | 00:37 | x86 |
| Wabfind.dll | 6.0.6002.23910 | 33,280 | 06-Feb-2016 | 01:49 | x86 |
| Wabmig.exe | 6.0.6002.23910 | 66,048 | 06-Feb-2016 | 00:37 | x86 |
| Wab32.dll | 6.0.6002.19598 | 707,584 | 06-Feb-2016 | 02:12 | x86 |
| Wab32res.dll | 6.0.6000.16386 | 1,098,752 | 02-Nov-2006 | 07:28 | x86 |
| Wabimp.dll | 6.0.6002.19598 | 41,984 | 06-Feb-2016 | 02:12 | x86 |
| Wab32.dll | 6.0.6002.23910 | 707,584 | 06-Feb-2016 | 01:49 | x86 |
| Wab32res.dll | 6.0.6002.23910 | 1,098,752 | 06-Feb-2016 | 00:37 | x86 |
| Wabimp.dll | 6.0.6002.23910 | 41,984 | 06-Feb-2016 | 01:49 | x86 |