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MS15-134: Security update for Windows Media Center to address remote code execution: December 8, 2015


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Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The more severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if Windows Media Center opens a specially crafted Media Center link (.mcl) file that references malicious code. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user. Customers whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than those who operate with administrative user rights.


To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-134.

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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.

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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
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 MS15-134 that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are running.

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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 all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:
Windows6.0-KB3108669-x86.msu
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:
Windows6.0-KB3108669-x64.msu
Installation switchesSee Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirementIn some cases, this update does not require a system restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a system restart. If this behavior occurs, you receive a message that advises you to restart your system.
Removal informationWUSA.exe does not support uninstall of updates. To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and select from the list of updates.
File informationSee the file information section.
Registry key verificationNote A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

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-KB3108669-x86.msu
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:
Windows6.1-KB3108669-x64.msu
Installation switchesSee Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirementIn some cases, this update does not require a system restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a system restart. If this behavior occurs, you receive a message that advises you to restart your system.
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 file information section.
Registry key verificationNote A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 (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-KB3108669-x86.msu
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8:
Windows8-RT-KB3108669-x64.msu
For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 8.1:
Windows8.1-KB3108669-x86.msu
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1:
Windows8.1-KB3108669-x64.msu
Installation switchesSee Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirementIn some cases, this update does not require a system restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a system restart. If this behavior occurs, you receive a message that advises you to restart your system.
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 file information section.
Registry key verificationNote A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

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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File Information

File hash information
File nameSHA1 hashSHA256 hash
Windows8.1-KB3108669-x86.msuC209FCAC7E1AFB37B465E328DCA553214FB27CB89A6D43C80D0D5170806E43F3459DA84F7215314B4F74C82D6FB76FD2EA54A814
Windows6.0-KB3108669-x86.msu6704775B3EAE4EAD9EA581D67C99CFCD563314640E2FC9536839EF6B623E8F1C597278AF41A4E87756D27CEEA32DF479E0017F53
Windows6.1-KB3108669-x64.msu23AB31BDA3F675118C450CE691424CCA2CEA00770CF69ABD25B69260B341D33EAC808E1F35B9F829237C2B4C0474C78B41452C85
Windows8.1-KB3108669-x64.msu2D0DB7D6063597AB6486598961F69BBF9FC56A7411CD9D96671C04D9A492AACBB185209D6F679873405335168555530F6703831B
Windows8-RT-KB3108669-x64.msuD79BFD405F658C7B86A3CEF5A0684E8DCA142DB6CC165984C5C8A99EA6866EF93B00A651953565D83FFE8DA90A8F3CD18EEC46B9
Windows6.1-KB3108669-x86.msu5AD727EBB96055A0C62EE8C12F5F653314CC2F9C426A0B7C352A11702D4CBC068FDFE41AAC4946DA79693F36B84A82A149E4A4F5
Windows6.0-KB3108669-x64.msu3C87E9F59561A1E6F86FB47DF1430ED7FAC4C998DCEBBE840E23CDDFA7D74053CC3CA128A826A4E07FB8BB95D125937E7E611951
Windows8-RT-KB3108669-x86.msu207FB58E6B57F2C3E2DA10E0F13FA453C2BE56E730CAC29D631C5F8BCFB94564D8E5123BD9ED6308964F7EAC39A0A696287652BC

File information
The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Be aware that dates and times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time and with your current daylight saving time bias. The dates and times may also change when you perform certain operations on the files.

Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 file information

Notes
  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:
    VersionProductMilestoneService branch
    6.3.960 0.17 xxxWindows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2RTMGDR
  • GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.
For all supported x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Ehshell.dll6.3.9600.181246,316,03210-Nov-201506:00x86
For all supported x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Ehshell.dll6.3.9600.181246,316,03210-Nov-201506:00x86

Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 file information

Notes
  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:
    Version Product Milestone Service branch
    6.0.600 2.19xxxWindows Vista or Windows Server 2008SP2GDR
    6.0.600 2.23xxxWindows Vista or Windows Server 2008SP2LDR
  • GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.
For all supported x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Ehshell.dll6.0.6002.195374,059,13611-Nov-201517:04x86
Ehshell.dll6.0.6002.238474,059,13611-Nov-201517:04x86
For all supported x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Ehshell.dll6.0.6002.195374,059,13611-Nov-201517:08x86
Ehshell.dll6.0.6002.238474,059,13611-Nov-201517:08x86

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 file information

Notes
  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:
    Version Product Milestone Service branch
    6.1.760 1.18xxxWindows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1GDR
    6.1.760 1.23 xxxWindows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 LDR
  • GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.
For all supported x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Ehshell.dll6.1.7601.190616,307,84010-Nov-201518:51x86
Ehshell.dll6.1.7601.232656,307,84010-Nov-201518:45x86
For all supported x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Ehshell.dll6.1.7601.190616,307,84010-Nov-201518:51x86
Ehshell.dll6.1.7601.232656,307,84010-Nov-201518:45x86

Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 file information

Notes
  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:
    Version Product Milestone Service branch
    6.2.920 0.17xxxWindows 8, Windows RT, or Windows Server 2012RTMGDR
    6.2.920 0.21xxxWindows 8, Windows RT, or Windows Server 2012RTMLDR
  • GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.
For all supported x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Ehshell.dll6.2.9200.175696,316,03211-Nov-201514:57x86
Ehshell.dll6.2.9200.216886,316,03210-Nov-201514:56x86
For all supported x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Ehshell.dll6.2.9200.175696,316,03211-Nov-201514:57x86
Ehshell.dll6.2.9200.216886,316,03210-Nov-201514:56x86

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Article ID : 3108669
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 12/17/2015
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