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MS16-073: Description of the security update for kernel mode drivers: June 14, 2016


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Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to an affected system and runs a specially crafted application.

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-073.

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Important
  • All future security and non-security updates for Windows Server 2012 R2 require update 2919355 to be installed. We recommend that you install update 2919355 on your 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.

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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, see
Get security updates automatically.

Method 2: Microsoft Download Center

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How to obtain help and support for this security update

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File Information

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Article Info
Article ID : 3164294
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 6/14/2016
Exists online : False
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