Summary
This security update resolves a vulnerability in Internet Explorer that could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage by using Internet Explorer. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user. Customers whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less affected than those who operate with administrative user rights.To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-093.
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 and Windows RT 8.1, this update is available through Windows Update only.
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 MS15-093 that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are running.
More Information
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 also contain known issue information.
Windows Vista (all editions)Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file names |
For Internet Explorer 7 in all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:Windows6.0-KB3087985-x86.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 7 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:Windows6.0-KB3087985-x64.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 8 in all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:IE8-Windows6.0-KB3087985-x86.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 8 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:IE8-Windows6.0-KB3087985-x64.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 9 for all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:IE9-Windows6.0-KB3087985-x86.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 9 for all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:IE9-Windows6.0-KB3087985-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
You may have to restart your computer after you apply this update. |
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Removal information |
WUSA.exe does not support uninstalling 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. |
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File information |
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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.
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Security update file names |
For Internet Explorer 7 in all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008:Windows6.0-KB3087985-x86.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 7 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008:Windows6.0-KB3087985-x64.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 7 in all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008:Windows6.0-KB3087985-ia64.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 8 in all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008:IE8-Windows6.0-KB3087985-x64.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 8 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008:IE8-Windows6.0-KB3087985-x64.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 9 for all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008:IE9-Windows6.0-KB3087985-x86.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 9 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008:IE9-Windows6.0-KB3087985-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
You may have to restart your computer after you apply this update. |
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Removal information |
WUSA.exe does not support uninstalling 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. |
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File information |
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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.
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Security update file name |
For Internet Explorer 8 in all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7:Windows6.1-KB3087985-x86.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 8 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:Windows6.1-KB3087985-x64.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 9 for all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7:IE9-Windows6.1-KB3087985-x86.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 9 for all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:IE9-Windows6.1-KB3087985-x64.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1:IE10-Windows6.1-KB3087985-x86.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:IE10-Windows6.1-KB3087985-x64.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1:IE11-Windows6.1-KB3087985-x86.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:IE11-Windows6.1-KB3087985-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
You may have to restart your computer after you apply this update. |
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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. |
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File information |
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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.
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Security update file name |
For Internet Explorer 8 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:Windows6.1-KB3087985-x64.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 8 in all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:Windows6.1-KB3087985-ia64.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 9 for all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:IE9-Windows6.1-KB3087985-x64.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 10 for Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:IE10-Windows6.1-KB3087985-x64.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 11 for Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1:IE11-Windows6.1-KB3087985-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
You may have to restart your computer after you apply this update. |
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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. |
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File information |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 (all editions)Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Internet Explorer 10 in all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 8:Windows8-RT-KB3087985-x86.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 10 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8:Windows8-RT-KB3087985-x64.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 8.1:Windows8.1-KB3087985-x86.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1:Windows8.1-KB3087985-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
You may have to restart your computer after you apply this update. |
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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, click Installed updates under See also, and then select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
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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.
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Security update file name |
For Internet Explorer 10 in all supported editions of Windows Server 2012:Windows8-RT-KB3087985-x64.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2:Windows8.1-KB3087985-x64.msu |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
You may have to restart your computer after you apply this update. |
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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, click Installed updates under See also, and then select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Windows RT and Windows RT 8.1 (all editions)Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Deployment |
This update is available via Windows Update. |
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Restart Requirement |
You may have to restart your computer after you apply this update. |
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Removal Information |
Click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, click Installed updates under See also, and then select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
Not applicable |
Windows 10 (all editions)Reference TableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10:KB3081444-Win10-RTM-X86-TSL.msu |
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For Internet Explorer 11 in all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10:KB3081444-Win10-RTM-X64-TSL.msu |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
You may have to restart your computer after you apply this update. |
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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, click Installed updates under See also, and then select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
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Registry key verification |
Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
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File hash information
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File name |
SHA1 hash |
SHA256 hash |
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Windows8.1-KB3087985-arm.msu |
DE4F193E3C5475368D9D9E49103E8C1894434954 |
06A41C365243103643F33EB4BC134B4F753AB87B1C971F9811C7B680CB6C3AFF |
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Windows8-RT-KB3087985-x86.msu |
FCF7D27F50112C7B8614BC287F663C3801E4ED1C |
37B546CF8DB813663D7DF12486A4146E5B3C2BD2F02ECE89534B77BC6ACC406D |
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Windows8.1-KB3087985-x86.msu |
69BA4757AAF4DE16005CB17049AE15A8A2538354 |
1878D85FFBB7AC77AE8B36B1C58858E9645D24E204BE0BEFB81A4FF81A78F725 |
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Windows8-RT-KB3087985-arm.msu |
9518781941BBF2466E4DC5F1186494EB2E702B8D |
C9A66926F3F9DE656C18AD8DC7115966ABD950A80CA71A0DEBCB850D6F8D07D3 |
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Windows8-RT-KB3087985-x64.msu |
B5C1407E0CB3DC29154DF56A7EB69F18C64674CA |
51B552183DE142A962DCD71EF6B736E1E290259C372683D9D1D7185B4D6FDA5C |
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Windows8.1-KB3087985-x64.msu |
2560D8DEE5CEB0D67C785BA1C5CFFA4821358615 |
F0480820C29C78CC429E9703029F4A4AFA8D89AB3C2C7B281B4360D0105C5FAB |
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IE10-Windows6.1-KB3087985-x86.msu |
1BA1C45833E2DF83D4E8BB348816163582CBE945 |
FF8709023599257B2F71DA1200FA86B1991AD0F123DC7270051E36B9D27DBAA3 |
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IE10-Windows6.1-KB3087985-x64.msu |
404AB9B2614D33776EB864E690BA2F030E16F82D |
F54EA5EFC93EEA28E2FEE03C95268CE1051A947B87284D73FC69B54033A0FB62 |
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IE11-Windows6.1-KB3087985-x86.msu |
69A3F8B260328D0D015DE470BBB6AC6D9B599492 |
90C477D2DA59ECF7845951D89823F2DE9867F6A7DB7119410A6C341269D76AE9 |
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IE11-Windows6.1-KB3087985-x64.msu |
418E1BF2599727883596F79BB5ECEE8BF96A88B0 |
22F2903BB0EB1A961C3E629F55A6E073C47BA4A633E4BAA2E1D6E21324891422 |
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Windows6.0-KB3087985-x86.msu |
159F6E4363AB9D15835B763890B9662268565AD6 |
89059C499289022560ED7BD4C8EB2B95A5E4299E35D18E3A70533CB3922DFFEB |
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Windows6.0-KB3087985-ia64.msu |
360BB20BB540D9D508EEB95B89B8A57C32534F29 |
EFE865E819D1FD56FD1B3BFC4008387BBD48075CB460F8082B10C6C12C444530 |
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Windows6.0-KB3087985-x64.msu |
A7087A093B25A7B447134D4D56FE0EC3C9604238 |
DDD0C8C18936F76B07646C7953175A81CFF7D9991729D430139A0C3E54FA4DA8 |
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Windows6.1-KB3087985-x86.msu |
250E7A092906F0B054C31A56ED080AF58A6AD466 |
308646A7C2511C78CE6574009A9637A93ACAE74B491E67D0521033DA0033D0B1 |
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Windows6.1-KB3087985-x64.msu |
FC11F2FC234C60CE30EFD7FD27BC205259921D9C |
CDE7BC677778DA3D6D5CC487A5EB2B26772F07E82F485BA4DE942E87BB86611B |
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IE8-Windows6.0-KB3087985-x86.msu |
B396D7FFCB74024E4D402D1AA5D9CFA28A04DDE5 |
1B2B5183123C1A46277CA9959B72BDF7F55072558E8D34A7CE7DA2EAFFB64FEC |
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IE8-Windows6.0-KB3087985-x64.msu |
7455ABF8E18E4A4FB0374B15CEFF8D3662DADC90 |
EE966FC0D225AA9CB5BE85137D60974A02989005CC3DF127FB8CDD13236816B7 |
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Windows6.1-KB3087985-ia64.msu |
CD01E5B7F2E1ADE2F700B558FE6D92A2D061E95C |
07A350AEA48E3E1B42D92EA4E3ED29C64B58A09BBD17AB0505C72F54E510556E |
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IE9-Windows6.1-KB3087985-x86.msu |
CCB6ADAB809E85435FE49B0E8D63B2159F99D7AD |
22C2D51051943EE9ADA48474580EF2F545C011A0C3095850C47C559D40EB86B5 |
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IE9-Windows6.1-KB3087985-x64.msu |
96DC322CD7767BDF26CDF8E6F09C65D100BF9FB6 |
9DF4FA2DF97B1104CAC23B783BB09E7B4A76AD960C86C22093F534C5BEC048C8 |
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IE9-Windows6.0-KB3087985-x86.msu |
9F62EAA044552004C5F3407CC10DF06A8FE664BF |
7C0532F63DD4CB91F4C385692A45F70550F38F4A31DE72D63491774B411BC68B |
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IE9-Windows6.0-KB3087985-x64.msu |
9FF0B50D8ADFA9CABAA7224A7E100ECE4A310F4A |
E3C26726AEBDAF2B0FC1B4DDB68363DA3EF91F4A1F555184A3433A34D252B57B |
How to obtain help and support for this security update
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
