Summary

This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker engineered a cross-site scripting (XSS) scenario by inserting a malicious script into a webpage search parameter. A user would have to visit a specially crafted webpage where the malicious script would then be executed. To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-087.

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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.

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 MS15-087 that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are running.

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The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time and with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.

Windows Server 2008 file information

  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (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

    6.0.6002.18xxx

    Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2

    SP2

    GDR

    6.0.6002.23xxx

    Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2

    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.

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

For all supported x86-based versions of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Default.aspx

Not Applicable

1,123

16-Apr-2008

00:40

Not Applicable

Frames.aspx

Not Applicable

2,619

20-Jun-2015

13:13

Not Applicable

Help.aspx

Not Applicable

1,135

16-Apr-2008

00:40

Not Applicable

Results.aspx

Not Applicable

12,909

16-Apr-2008

00:40

Not Applicable

Search.aspx

Not Applicable

17,521

16-Apr-2008

00:40

Not Applicable

Default.aspx

Not Applicable

1,123

07-May-2014

23:45

Not Applicable

Frames.aspx

Not Applicable

2,619

20-Jun-2015

13:14

Not Applicable

Help.aspx

Not Applicable

1,135

07-May-2014

23:45

Not Applicable

Results.aspx

Not Applicable

12,909

07-May-2014

23:45

Not Applicable

Search.aspx

Not Applicable

17,521

07-May-2014

23:45

Not Applicable

For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Default.aspx

Not Applicable

1,123

03-Sep-2008

18:50

Not Applicable

Frames.aspx

Not Applicable

2,619

20-Jun-2015

13:13

Not Applicable

Help.aspx

Not Applicable

1,135

03-Sep-2008

18:50

Not Applicable

Results.aspx

Not Applicable

12,909

03-Sep-2008

18:50

Not Applicable

Search.aspx

Not Applicable

17,521

03-Sep-2008

18:50

Not Applicable

Default.aspx

Not Applicable

1,123

07-May-2014

23:45

Not Applicable

Frames.aspx

Not Applicable

2,619

20-Jun-2015

13:14

Not Applicable

Help.aspx

Not Applicable

1,135

07-May-2014

23:45

Not Applicable

Results.aspx

Not Applicable

12,909

07-May-2014

23:45

Not Applicable

Search.aspx

Not Applicable

17,521

07-May-2014

23:45

Not Applicable

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

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