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MS15-067: Vulnerability in RDP could allow remote code execution: July 14, 2015

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Summary

This security update resolves a vulnerability in Windows that could allow remote code execution if an attacker sends a specially crafted sequence of packets to a targeted system that has the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) server service enabled. By default, the RDP server service is not enabled on any Windows operating system. Systems that do not have the RDP server service enabled are not at risk. To learn more about this vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-067.

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Important
  • All future security and nonsecurity updates for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 require update 2919355 to be installed. We recommend that you install update 2919355 on your Windows 8.1-based or 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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More 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 contain known issue information.
  • 3069762 MS15-067: Description of the security update for Windows RDP: July 14, 2015
  • 3067904 MS15-067: Description of the security update for Windows RDP: July 14, 2015

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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
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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 MS15-067 that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are running.



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Security update deployment information

Windows 7 (all editions)

Reference table

The following table contains the security update information for this software.
Security update file nameFor all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7:
Windows6.1-KB3067904-x86.msu
For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7:
Windows6.1-KB3069762-x86.msu
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:
Windows6.1-KB3067904-x64.msu
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:
Windows6.1-KB3069762-x64.msu
Installation switchesSee Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirementIn some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.

To help reduce the chance that a restart will be required, stop all affected services and close all applications that may use the affected files prior to installing the security update. For more information about the reasons why you may be prompted to restart, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 887012.
Removal informationTo 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.
File informationSee the related article listed in the Additional information about this security update section.
Registry key verificationNote A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Windows 8 (all editions)

Reference table

The following table contains the security update information for this software.
Security update file nameFor all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 8:
Windows8-RT-KB3067904-x86.msu
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8:
Windows8-RT-KB3067904-x64.msu
Installation switchesSee Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirementIn some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.

To help reduce the chance that a restart will be required, stop all affected services and close all applications that may use the affected files prior to installing the security update. For more information about the reasons why you may be prompted to restart, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 887012.
Removal informationTo uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, and then under See also, click Installed updates and select from the list of updates.
File informationSee the related article listed in the Additional information about this security update section.
Registry key verificationNote A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Windows Server 2012 (all editions)

Reference table

The following table contains the security update information for this software.
Security update file nameFor all supported editions of Windows Server 2012:
Windows8-RT-KB3067904-x64.msu
Installation switchesSee Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirementIn some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.

To help reduce the chance that a restart will be required, stop all affected services and close all applications that may use the affected files prior to installing the security update. For more information about the reasons why you may be prompted to restart, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 887012.
Removal informationTo uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, and then under See also, click Installed updates and select from the list of updates.
File informationSee the related article listed in the Additional information about this security update section.
Registry key verificationNote A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.
File hash information
File nameSHA1 hashSHA256 hash
Windows6.1-KB3067904-x64.msuD279DAAD72BCC328D7825D0CA6763A43D77638A6B88C4FE22BFB24DDFE157BE5B071AB76FA426337069DA7D41E05D285AC86B2EE
Windows6.1-KB3067904-x86.msu732B96EBFC5393AD550F15800F410B03D4214DA38F344604D8DF36676FA8CF4C1CC22E1D724C370118E14EC509263451A52DF835
Windows6.1-KB3069762-x64.msu9486DB51AF7FCA83A604576379B8D64DB7DB67E4C1ADD987743EE406F1C3774981413E1C5722582C36E741BB9FFEF035AE983A5E
Windows6.1-KB3069762-x86.msuD13D8015B1258A21A9B9E9877C1CDF4D32990A791781346CE067C33D085389F81BD2C36F8C910022D64075EF4731C7CC43974DA2
Windows8-RT-KB3067904-x64.msu62F02734C2CF5CC5C8F5F9A4813D4C98EAC63A63080919BEC2AF65A24EBA4C48F2BCCC855A5AF8C0FAC1670E040B564B8D04BF2E
Windows8-RT-KB3067904-x86.msuF4FE9CA6D3CA7433A9B873E72C74CB28761A2084FC28B583959B8AE7BAEAF4A281AE0D4330B994A3F63DE77C5BC5A68281A86C95
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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Article Info
Article ID : 3073094
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 7/16/2015
Exists online : False
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