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Known issues in this security update
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After you apply this security update, the PowerShell v3.0+ stop-computer command fails. You get a "Privilege not held" error message. For more information, go to the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Summary
This update resolves a vulnerability in the Microsoft .NET Framework that could allow remote code execution when the .NET Framework fails to properly validate input before loading libraries. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could take control of an affected system. The attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights. To learn more about this vulnerability, see Microsoft Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures CVE-2017-0160.
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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4014565 Description of the Security and Quality Rollup for the .NET Framework 3.5.1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2: April 11, 2017
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4014559 Description of the Security and Quality Rollup for the .NET Framework 4.5.2 for Windows Vista Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1: April 11, 2017
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4014553 Description of the Security and Quality Rollup for the .NET Framework 4.6 for Windows Vista Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 and the .NET Framework 4.6.1 for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1: April 11, 2017
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4014547 Description of the Security and Quality Rollup for the .NET Framework 4.6.2 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2: April 11, 2017
How to obtain help and support for this security update
Help for installing updates: Windows Update FAQ
Security solutions for IT professionals: Security Support and Troubleshooting
Help for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Windows Secure
Local support according to your country: International Support
Applies to
This article applies to the following:
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Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, and 4.6.2 when used with:
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Windows 7 Service Pack 1
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Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
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