Summary

This security update resolves several reported vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. These vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage in Internet Explorer. To learn more about the vulnerabilities, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-142.

More Information

The following article contains more information about this security update:

  • 3197655 MS16-142: Security update for Internet Explorer: November 8, 2016

  • 3197876 November 2016 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2012

  • 3197877 November 2016 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Server 2012

  • 3197867 November 2016 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

  • 3197868 November 2016 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

  • 3197873 November 2016 Security Only Quality Update for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2

  • 3197874 November 2016 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2

Additionally, see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information about the Windows 10, Windows 10 Version 1511 and Windows 10 Version 1607 cumulative updates:

  • 3198585 Cumulative update for Windows 10: November 8, 2016

  • 3198586 Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1511: November 8, 2016

  • 3200970 Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1607 and Windows Server 2016: November 8, 2016

For Security Update Deployment information see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article referenced here in the Executive Summary.

Windows Vista (all editions)

Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.

Security update file names

For Internet Explorer 9 for all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB3197655

For Internet Explorer 9 for all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB3197655

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 uninstall of updates. To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates.

File information

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197655

Registry key verification

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

Windows Server 2008 (all editions)

Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.

Security update file names

For Internet Explorer 9 for all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008:http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB3197655

For Internet Explorer 9 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008:http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB3197655

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 uninstall of updates. To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates.

File information

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197655

Registry key verification

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

Windows 7 (all editions)

Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.

Security update file name

For Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1:http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB3197867Security Only

For Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1:http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB3197868Monthly Roll-Up

For Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB3197867Security Only

For Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB3197868 Monthly Roll-Up

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 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.

File information

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197867See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197868

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.

Security update file name

For Internet Explorer 11 for Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB3197867Security Only

For Internet Explorer 11 for Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB3197868Monthly Roll-Up

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 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.

File information

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197867See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197868

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.

Security update file name

For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 8.1:http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB3197873Security Only

For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 8.1:http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB3197874Monthly Roll-Up

For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1:http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB3197873Security Only

For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1:http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB3197874Monthly Roll-Up

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 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.

File information

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197873See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197874

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.

Security update file name

For Internet Explorer 10 in all supported editions of Windows Server 2012:http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB3197876Security Only

For Internet Explorer 10 in all supported editions of Windows Server 2012:http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB3197877Monthly Roll-Up

For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2:http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB3197873Security Only

For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2:http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB3197874Monthly Roll-Up

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 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.

File information

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197876See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197877See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197873See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197874

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.

Deployment

This update is available via Windows Update.

Restart Requirement

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

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.

File information

Not applicable

Windows 10 (all editions)

Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.

Security update file name

For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10:Windows10.0-KB3198585-x86.msu

For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10:Windows10.0-KB3198585-x64.msu

For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:Windows10.0-KB3198586-x86.msu

For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:Windows10.0-KB3198586-x64.msu

For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1607:Windows10.0-KB3200970-x86.msu

For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1607:Windows10.0-KB3200970-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 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.

File information

See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3198585See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3198586See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3200970

Registry key verification

Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this 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 CenterLocal support according to your country: International Support

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