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MS16-007: Description of the security update for Windows: January 12, 2016

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Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if an attacker is able to log on to a target system and run a specially crafted application.



To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-007.

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Important
  • All future security and non-security updates for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 require update 2919355 to be installed. We recommend that you install update 2919355 on your Windows RT 8.1-based, 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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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.

Note For Windows RT and Windows RT 8.1, this update is available through Windows Update only.
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 MS16-007 that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are running.

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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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File hash information
File nameSHA1 hashSHA256 hash
Windows8-RT-KB3109560-x64.msuDDC3EF54470DD40F307198D846F99BFF5FFB0908B7EFC0E87EB6FAF410CA09AFF1C3B1E6BD1C0A606B0A8DC0D6A271FD67B9AF3E
Windows8.1-KB3109560-x64.msu20A8B86B4F043784A298231AD61CB5ED8850F06760257AD385633458A943CF8BE5403E5D2FE8438B3CB4C620604CFD76E3D63F6F
Windows6.0-KB3109560-x64.msu1DD3C720033BF6FADAFFDE6E96843542148C039DF60D8FBBB06086A4F5CB1F0E81F2DD1AB2C49E4857A29C785214DD59FA748FA3
Windows6.0-KB3109560-x86.msu1C908D4CC68313E4AFB0489204F7071102BBAC3BD71C5DF5F45A814258A543BAC3506E1979F1A675E21CDBB72F643B33CD4A2DB8
Windows6.1-KB3109560-ia64.msuE2171D7021BC0BE5DA727CF9EDD9AE986A918BEADE5A29B372AFF4AB55B794B3FF24160437C6F16DC246BDC72E4ADEC82F29A673
Windows6.1-KB3109560-x86.msuA6437ABB26830D61D6E3AAF458252CAA9996BA8BEFAB5DEB069FBBCB9CC45D5E5C717F97CB0AC15A63E20B8A0E9E0221B2AAFA5E
Windows8.1-KB3109560-x86.msu62DF6D9374F0C04C50369D3AFF08EE47BC5A601F96E8C5C2A82BC0B975B188BE51B05818B1FCB00786C9EB48C2745D033C18A82F
Windows8-RT-KB3109560-x86.msuBA1307AF51C1B72E9B006094AAE7A604BD8B8D7B6CC0F4CF34FA3F6D3308900927BDAE11C8F0D5C047B6814D7D3B505BFE4A054C
Windows6.1-KB3109560-x64.msu3E909863DF771BF441C1E411B1F746722EC76736117A9448120F8272FA765559BF259B9C46D83B8A36FE216374BA96A67B95AF20
Windows6.0-KB3109560-ia64.msuA6B12A1B76EA2B16EED565E2A36505EC321D9B15D46D821F80FF3BBCFB7FD381B8CA2EC0F8A8681E53806F499F68BD32E1DF4471
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 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
Qedit.dll6.6.9200.17590595,96804-Dec-201500:55x64
Qedit.dll6.6.9200.21708595,96803-Dec-201522:17x64
Qedit.dll6.6.9200.17590497,15203-Dec-201521:47x86
Qedit.dll6.6.9200.21708497,15203-Dec-201522:33x86
For all supported x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Qedit.dll6.6.9200.17590497,15203-Dec-201521:47x86
Qedit.dll6.6.9200.21708497,15203-Dec-201522:33x86

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 x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Qedit.dll6.6.9600.18152670,20802-Dec-201515:04x64
Qedit.dll6.6.9600.18152561,66402-Dec-201515:01x86
For all supported x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Qedit.dll6.6.9600.18152561,66402-Dec-201515:01x86

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 2.19 xxxWindows Vista or Windows Server 2008SP2GDR
    6.0.600 2.23 xxxWindows 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 x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Devenum.dll6.6.6002.1955473,21605-Dec-201516:39x64
Devenum.dll6.6.6002.2386473,21605-Dec-201516:35x64
Qedit.dll6.6.6002.19554620,54405-Dec-201516:40x64
Qedit.dll6.6.6002.23864620,54405-Dec-201516:36x64
Devenum.dll6.6.6002.1955464,00005-Dec-201517:02x86
Devenum.dll6.6.6002.2386464,00005-Dec-201516:31x86
Qedit.dll6.6.6002.19554506,88005-Dec-201517:03x86
Qedit.dll6.6.6002.23864506,88005-Dec-201516:32x86
For all supported x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Devenum.dll6.6.6002.1955464,00005-Dec-201517:02x86
Devenum.dll6.6.6002.2386464,00005-Dec-201516:31x86
Qedit.dll6.6.6002.19554506,88005-Dec-201517:03x86
Qedit.dll6.6.6002.23864506,88005-Dec-201516:32x86
For all supported ia64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Devenum.dll6.6.6002.19554164,35205-Dec-201516:20IA-64
Devenum.dll6.6.6002.23864164,35205-Dec-201516:00IA-64
Devenum.dll6.6.6002.1955464,00005-Dec-201517:02x86
Devenum.dll6.6.6002.2386464,00005-Dec-201516:31x86

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 1.18 xxxWindows 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 ia64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Devenum.dll6.6.7601.19091169,47208-Dec-201518:20IA-64
Devenum.dll6.6.7601.23290169,47208-Dec-201518:06IA-64
Devenum.dll6.6.7601.1909167,58408-Dec-201521:53x86
Devenum.dll6.6.7601.2329067,58408-Dec-201518:31x86
For all supported x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Devenum.dll6.6.7601.1909167,58408-Dec-201521:53x86
Devenum.dll6.6.7601.2329067,58408-Dec-201518:31x86
Qedit.dll6.6.7601.19091509,95208-Dec-201521:53x86
Qedit.dll6.6.7601.23290509,95208-Dec-201518:32x86
For all supported x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Devenum.dll6.6.7601.1909176,28808-Dec-201519:07x64
Devenum.dll6.6.7601.2329076,28808-Dec-201518:58x64
Qedit.dll6.6.7601.19091624,64008-Dec-201519:07x64
Qedit.dll6.6.7601.23290624,64008-Dec-201518:58x64
Qedit.dll6.6.7601.19091509,95208-Dec-201521:53x86
Qedit.dll6.6.7601.23290509,95208-Dec-201518:32x86
Devenum.dll6.6.7601.1909167,58408-Dec-201521:53x86
Devenum.dll6.6.7601.2329067,58408-Dec-201518:31x86

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Article Info
Article ID : 3109560
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 1/12/2016
Exists online : False
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