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MS16-005: Description of the security update for Windows kernel-mode drivers: January 12, 2016

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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 a user visits a malicious website.



To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-005.

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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 MS16-005 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 Information

File hash information
File nameSHA1 hashSHA256 hash
Windows6.1-KB3124000-x64.msu6A4F98D825E8462F8A6260C14C5ACB3C0A9AC1CDCDE72F59652DF437BF4388A8E3670D0288FBFAB47322944CA3905CAB8280C101
Windows6.1-KB3124000-ia64.msuF434A6A51FD33E2ACB93C8C6DE7B55D7BD9671405FAAB9AC453417D3D5823783286D3B42F1F69D6C89AF3D7FE5911819225E82AA
Windows6.0-KB3124000-ia64.msu395F2A24E7FE718C9A090A72E264FF1A7139741C6FF265AA76D4AC2A6C8FC2E0CA1561C2D714E4BFB734A6E853B90A59A6F471FC
Windows6.0-KB3124000-x64.msu914BA6B9A065BF1A8AB0F07905E4EF038625916C60180660BC17DBE00316AC607E59D8C9FB0F37C2F2FB97642D5927892EEE29BB
Windows6.0-KB3124000-x86.msu261E73EF76770FEF9BC7FA707CA477CFC7699AEDE91606E0C98BDD79BDED00B34E7FA502BD6A0D269DDBFC7B6C25A348869F3627
Windows6.1-KB3124000-x86.msu76D3F8D559BA6CDDFF37412B8ADA7C052000F2AFBC55E3E2D7C27140B1A460298756D8D59C8CFAD7BB02B747F0BF92499166BDBB
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 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 x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.1.7601.190913,211,26408-Dec-201517:58x64
Win32k.sys6.1.7601.232903,214,84808-Dec-201517:52x64
For all supported ia64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.1.7601.190917,506,43208-Dec-201517:28IA-64
Win32k.sys6.1.7601.232907,513,08808-Dec-201517:15IA-64
For all supported x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.1.7601.190912,386,94408-Dec-201521:00x86
Win32k.sys6.1.7601.232902,395,64808-Dec-201517:39x86

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 ia64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.0.6002.195546,699,52005-Dec-201515:25IA-64
Win32k.sys6.0.6002.238646,709,24805-Dec-201515:22IA-64
For all supported x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.0.6002.195542,799,61605-Dec-201515:34x64
Win32k.sys6.0.6002.238642,801,66405-Dec-201515:48x64
For all supported x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.0.6002.195542,068,48005-Dec-201515:24x86
Win32k.sys6.0.6002.238642,076,67205-Dec-201515:18x86

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Article Info
Article ID : 3124000
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 1/12/2016
Exists online : False
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