Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user visits a specially crafted website or opens a specially crafted document. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less affected than users who operate with administrative user rights To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-106.

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Important

  • 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.

  • 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.

This security update also fixes the following non-security-related issues:

  • On a computer that is running Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2, the monitor turns off after 49.7 days, even though you have selected the Never power option for Turn off the display.

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.

Method 2: Microsoft Update Catalog

To get the stand-alone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

Method 3: 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 MS16-106 that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are running.

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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 name

SHA1 hash

SHA256 hash

Windows8.1-KB3185911-x86.msu

DC9651688A1D30D75E926E891C7C9CCCE8F48F86

6995F601828ACEB02E0FF50198D7EDF0780BC348A50289B022744321674D0159

Windows8.1-KB3185911-x64.msu

93614EC13FF9F886E4C5713D7A6639D995E3BB0B

EC48782B516A0F16433589E09CE0FC548E4AE8887D7B9F8244907670CBB9C038

Windows6.0-KB3185911-x64.msu

B3EDD2F8DE09E7451767EE73658EC54B394228C3

C4A0B20062B6160F9E6D39F433213A4B266A8312F06BD872BE1CF8FC476258DA

Windows6.1-KB3185911-x86.msu

109E932E002387591546D3AA1E5283F3D82A25B2

0436CD58E64057FAB04399DE0CC2B396B3E6E3D43878254E3D9C5751B90AD798

Windows6.1-KB3185911-ia64.msu

EDB0A38A0B28C6B13DDD8BE8E18D42AF4E23DFD3

7CCE82201574E0A2AAFF2B0194712FC6A4A40F7DAFDB0065129C49DAA6BB0A9D

Windows6.1-KB3185911-x64.msu

0622382F0525FFD278D83779C249BE2B03EDB67A

253FC775D6D3EC34A0966BC7767343B64AD856377F84A2302299A4E3BB6E7FB1

Windows8-RT-KB3185911-x64.msu

5CAC663F151020AF035182D2A666894A2955E154

F42CD6E70675E9983D06CEDDF09A6530DDB1F55E89E064F6809627A1C2873E44

Windows6.0-KB3185911-x86.msu

2E8F1048893BA89B73BE7BB0A3EE664FDFEE6A14

1B060C9B832B76A2311CDC4BAC9681B98AB7E65E4347C245FEB9E7CC132819D9

Windows6.0-KB3185911-ia64.msu

1DFE9EED68A303EB9A1F29890E084FCA1D4F10C7

57686BB4C2EC4916D195103E0D096AF0E54244AF315D0CC40F5DF9FCA3A314E2

The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables.

Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 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

    6.3.960 0.16 xxx

    Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2

    RTM

    GDR

    6.3.960 0.17 xxx

    Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2

    RTM

    GDR

    6.3.960 0.18 xxx

    Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2

    RTM

    GDR

  • 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

User32.dll

6.3.9600.18439

1,403,320

14-Aug-2016

18:14

x86

Win32k.ptxml

Not applicable

4,213

21-Aug-2013

23:39

Not applicable

Win32k.sys

6.3.9600.18439

3,475,968

14-Aug-2016

17:22

x86

For all supported x64-based versions

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

User32.dll

6.3.9600.18439

1,541,248

14-Aug-2016

19:34

x64

Win32k.ptxml

Not applicable

4,213

22-Aug-2013

06:44

Not applicable

Win32k.sys

6.3.9600.18439

4,171,264

14-Aug-2016

18:25

x64

User32.dll

6.3.9600.18439

1,376,768

14-Aug-2016

16:14

x86

Wow64_win32k.ptxml

Not applicable

4,213

21-Aug-2013

23:39

Not applicable

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 x64-based versions

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

User32.dll

6.0.6002.19681

820,736

14-Aug-2016

16:09

x64

User32.dll

6.0.6002.24008

820,736

17-Aug-2016

01:15

x64

Win32k.sys

6.0.6002.19681

2,803,712

14-Aug-2016

14:47

x64

Win32k.sys

6.0.6002.24008

2,806,272

17-Aug-2016

00:23

x64

User32.dll

6.0.6002.19681

648,704

14-Aug-2016

15:49

x86

User32.dll

6.0.6002.24008

648,704

17-Aug-2016

00:57

x86

For all supported x86-based versions

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

User32.dll

6.0.6002.19681

627,712

14-Aug-2016

15:48

x86

User32.dll

6.0.6002.24008

627,712

17-Aug-2016

00:57

x86

Win32k.sys

6.0.6002.19681

2,072,064

14-Aug-2016

14:21

x86

Win32k.sys

6.0.6002.24008

2,080,768

17-Aug-2016

00:02

x86

For all supported ia64-based versions

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

User32.dll

6.0.6002.19681

1,566,208

14-Aug-2016

15:49

IA-64

User32.dll

6.0.6002.24008

1,565,696

17-Aug-2016

00:52

IA-64

Win32k.sys

6.0.6002.19681

6,696,448

14-Aug-2016

14:30

IA-64

Win32k.sys

6.0.6002.24008

6,705,664

17-Aug-2016

00:04

IA-64

User32.dll

6.0.6002.19681

648,704

14-Aug-2016

15:49

x86

User32.dll

6.0.6002.24008

648,704

17-Aug-2016

00:57

x86

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 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

    6.1.760 1.18xxx

    Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

    SP1

    GDR

    6.1.760 1.23 xxx

    Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

    SP1

    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

User32.dll

6.1.7601.23528

811,520

16-Aug-2016

02:48

x86

Win32k.sys

6.1.7601.23528

2,399,232

16-Aug-2016

02:28

x86

For all supported ia64-based versions

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

User32.dll

6.1.7601.23528

1,761,280

16-Aug-2016

02:45

IA-64

Win32k.sys

6.1.7601.23528

7,511,552

16-Aug-2016

02:24

IA-64

User32.dll

6.1.7601.23528

833,024

16-Aug-2016

02:48

x86

For all supported x64-based versions

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

User32.dll

6.1.7601.23528

1,009,152

16-Aug-2016

17:36

x64

Win32k.sys

6.1.7601.23528

3,218,432

16-Aug-2016

02:35

x64

User32.dll

6.1.7601.23528

833,024

16-Aug-2016

02:48

x86

Windows Server 2012 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

    6.2.920 0.17xxx

    Windows 8, Windows RT, or Windows Server 2012

    RTM

    GDR

    6.2.920 0.21xxx

    Windows 8, Windows RT, or Windows Server 2012

    RTM

    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 x64-based versions

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

User32.dll

6.2.9200.21954

1,342,464

14-Aug-2016

18:27

x64

Win32k.ptxml

Not applicable

4,172

25-Jul-2012

20:29

Not applicable

Win32k.sys

6.2.9200.21966

4,046,848

14-Aug-2016

16:02

x64

User32.dll

6.2.9200.21954

1,126,912

11-Aug-2016

17:50

x86

Wow64_win32k.ptxml

Not applicable

4,172

12-Feb-2013

00:09

Not applicable

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