Notice: This website is an unofficial Microsoft Knowledge Base (hereinafter KB) archive and is intended to provide a reliable access to deleted content from Microsoft KB. All KB articles are owned by Microsoft Corporation. Read full disclaimer for more details.

MS16-041: Security update for the .NET Framework: April 12, 2016


View products that this article applies to.

Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in the Microsoft .NET Framework. The more severe of the vulnerabilities could cause remote code execution if an attacker with access to the local system executes a malicious application. To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-041.

↑ Back to the top


Important

  • 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.

↑ Back to the top


Additional information about this security update

The following article contains additional information about this security update as it relates to individual product versions. The article may contain known issue information.

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 and 4.6.1

  • 3143693 MS16-041: Description of the security update for the .NET Framework 4.6 and 4.6.1 in 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 12, 2016

↑ Back to the top


Security update deployment information

Windows Vista (all editions)

Reference table

The following table contains the security update information for this software.

Security update file namesFor Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 when installed on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:
NDP46-KB3143693-x86.exe
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 when installed on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:
NDP46-KB3143693-x64.exe
Installation switchesFor Microsoft .NET Framework, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 2844699
Update log fileFor Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6:
KB3143693_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1-MSP0.txt
KB3143693_*_*.html
Restart requirementThis update does not require a restart. The installer stops the required services, applies the update, and then restarts the services. However, if the required services cannot be stopped for any reason, or if required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.
Removal informationClick Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and then select from the list of updates.
File informationSee the individual Knowledge Base articles that are listed in the “Additional information about this security update” section.
Registry key verificationFor Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1\KB3143693
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

Windows Server 2008 (all editions)

Reference table

The following table contains the security update information for this software.

Security update file names For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 when installed on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2:
NDP46-KB3143693-x86.exe
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2:
NDP46-KB3143693-x64.exe
Installation switchesSee Microsoft Knowledge Base article 2844699
Update log fileFor Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6:
KB3143693_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1-MSP0.txt
KB3143693_*_*.html
Restart requirementThis update does not require a restart. The installer stops the required services, applies the update, and then restarts the services. However, if the required services cannot be stopped for any reason, or if required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.
Removal informationClick Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and then select from the list of updates.
File informationSee the individual Knowledge Base articles that are listed in the “Additional information about this security update” section.
Registry key verificationFor Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1\KB3143693
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

Windows 7 (all editions)

Reference table

The following table contains the security update information for this software.

Security update file name For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1 when installed on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7 Service Pack 1:
NDP46-KB3143693-x86.exe
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1 when installed on all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7 Service Pack 1:
NDP46-KB3143693-x64.exe
Installation switchesSee Microsoft Knowledge Base article 2844699
Update log fileFor Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1:
KB3143693_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1-MSP0.txt
KB3143693_*_*.html
Restart requirementThis update does not require a restart. The installer stops the required services, applies the update, and then restarts the services. However, if the required services cannot be stopped for any reason, or if required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.
Removal informationClick Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and then select from the list of updates.
File informationSee the individual Knowledge Base articles that are listed in the “Additional information about this security update” section.
Registry key verificationThere is no registry key to validate the presence of this update. Use WMI to detect for the presence of this update.
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1\KB3143693
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"

Windows Server 2008 R2 (all editions)

Reference table

The following table contains the security update information for this software.

Security update file nameFor Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1 when installed on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7 Service Pack 1:
NDP46-KB3143693-x64.exe
Installation switchesSee Microsoft Knowledge Base article 2844699
Update log fileFor Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1:
Not applicable
For Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1:
KB3143693_*_*-Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1-MSP0.txt
KB3143693_*_*.html
Restart requirementThis update does not require a restart. The installer stops the required services, applies the update, and then restarts the services. However, if the required services cannot be stopped for any reason, or if required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.
Removal informationClick Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and then select from the list of updates.
File informationSee the individual Knowledge Base articles that are listed in the “Additional information about this security update” section.
Registry key verificationFor Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1\KB3143693
"ThisVersionInstalled" = "Y"


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

↑ Back to the top


Applies to

This article applies to the following:
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 when used with:
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
    • Windows 7 Service Pack 1
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 when used with:
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
    • Windows 7 Service Pack 1
    • Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
    • Windows Vista Service Pack 2

↑ Back to the top


Keywords: atdownload, kbbug, kbexpertiseinter, kbfix, kblangall, kbsecurity, kbsecbulletin, kbsecreview, kb, kbsecvulnerability, kbmustloc

↑ Back to the top

Article Info
Article ID : 3148789
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 4/12/2016
Exists online : False
Views : 468