Summary
This security update resolves a vulnerability in the Microsoft .NET Framework that could allow remote code execution when Microsoft .NET Framework processes untrusted input. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability in software by using the .NET Framework could take control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts that have full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less affected than users who operate by using administrative user rights.
To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker must first convince the user to open a malicious document or application.
This security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the .NET Framework validates untrusted input. To learn more about this vulnerability, see Microsoft Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures CVE-2017-8759.
Important
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All 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 updates in the future.
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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.
Additional information about this security update
For more information about this security update as it relates to Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
4041092 Security Only update for the .NET Framework 3.5, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2 and 4.7 updates for Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2: September 12, 2017
How to obtain and install the update
Method 1: Microsoft Update Catalog
To get the stand-alone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Method 2: Windows Software Update Services (WSUS)
On your WSUS server, follow these steps:
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Click Start, click Administrative Tools, and then click Microsoft Windows Server Update Services 3.0.
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Expand ComputerName, and then click Action.
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Click Import Updates.
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WSUS opens a browser window in which you may be prompted to install an ActiveX control. You must install the ActiveX control to continue.
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After the control is installed, you see the Microsoft Update Catalog screen. Enter 4041092 into the Search box, and then click Search.
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Locate the .NET Framework packages that match the operating systems, languages, and processors in your environment. Click Add to add them to your basket.
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After you select all the packages that you need, click View Basket.
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Click Import to import the packages to your WSUS server.
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To return to WSUS, click Close after the packages have been imported.
The updates are now available for installation through WSUS.
Update deployment information
For deployment details for this security update, go to the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
20170912 Security update deployment information: September 12, 2017
Update removal information
Note We do not recommend that you remove any security update. To remove this update, use the Programs and Features item in Control Panel.
Update restart information
This update does not require a system restart after you apply it unless files that are being updated are locked or are being used.
Update replacement information
This update replaces update 2978122.
File information
File hash
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Package Name |
Package Hash SHA 1 |
Package Hash SHA 2 |
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Windows8.1-KB4040967-x64.msu |
4FEF8D9DD4C6101A01EAC7FB7EB8F14BC2DAC70E |
FEDC4C722D67E3A5F18752C9EAB2C6933E68B370E259F0E408E9BF0EF4391C4F |
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Windows8.1-KB4040967-x86.msu |
E3ED11E35819974CAA13170EE8C4527C93D5EB3E |
4DEA6C717754EB78DAB79C2032B7E83B270E3A7E3C2258181641DF3EF14E12AE |
File attributes
The English (United States) version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.
For all x86-based systems
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File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
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system.runtime.remoting.dll |
2.0.50727.8771 |
307,200 |
31-Aug-2017 |
13:17 |
For all x64-based systems
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File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
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system.runtime.remoting.dll |
2.0.50727.8771 |
307,200 |
31-Aug-2017 |
13:15 |
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system.runtime.remoting.dll |
2.0.50727.8771 |
307,200 |
31-Aug-2017 |
13:17 |
How to obtain help and support for this security update
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Help for installing updates: Windows Update FAQ
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Security solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Support and Troubleshooting
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Help for protecting your Windows-based products and services from viruses and malware: Microsoft Secure
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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 when used with:
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Windows Server 2012 R2
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Windows RT 8.1
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Windows 8.1
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