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MS16-155: Description of the Security and Quality Rollup .NET Framework 3.5, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, and 4.6.2 updates for Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2: December 13, 2016

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Summary

This December 13, 2016, Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, and 4.6.2 updates for Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 resolves vulnerabilities in the Microsoft .NET Framework. A security vulnerability exists in the .NET Framework which could allow an attacker to access information at rest that should be defended by cryptographic mechanisms. This update fixes the way the framework handles the key, and therefore defends the data while at rest appropriately. To learn more about this vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-155. This update also includes cumulative .NET security updates and improvements in reliability in the .NET Framework. For more information about reliability improvements included for this configuration, see Knowledge Base article 3196684 .

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Additional information about this security update

The following article contains additional information about this security and quality rollup as it relates to individual product versions. The article may contain known issue information.
  • 3205378 MS16-155: Description of the Security and Quality Rollup for the .NET Framework 4.6.2 for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: December 13, 2016
  • 3210135 MS16-155: Description of the Security and Quality Rollup for the .NET Framework 4.6 and 4.6.1 for Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2: December 13, 2016
  • 3210137 MS16-155: Description of the Security and Quality Rollup for the .NET Framework 4.5.2 for Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2: December 13, 2016
  • 3210132 MS16-155: Description of the Security and Quality Rollup for the .NET Framework 3.5 for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: December 13, 2016

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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

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Applies to

This article applies to the following:

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 when used with:
    • Windows Server 2012 R2
    • Windows 8.1
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6, and 4.6.1 when used with:
    • Windows Server 2012 R2
    • Windows 8.1
    • Windows RT 8.1
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 when used with:
    • Windows Server 2012 R2
    • Windows 8.1
    • Windows RT 8.1
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 when used with:
    • Windows Server 2012 R2
    • Windows 8.1

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Article Info
Article ID : 3205404
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 12/19/2016
Exists online : False
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