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MS16-027: Security update for Windows media to address remote code execution: March 8, 2016

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Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user opens specially crafted media content that is hosted on a website.

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-027.

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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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Additional 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.

3138910 MS16-027: Description of the security update for Windows media: March 8, 2016
3138962 MS16-027: Description of the security update for Windows media: March 8, 2016
3140745 Cumulative Update for Windows 10: March 8, 2016
3140768 Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1511 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4: March 8, 2016

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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 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 MS16-027 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 name	For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7: Windows6.1-KB3138910-x86.msu Windows6.1-KB3138962-x86.msu
	For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7: Windows6.1-KB3138910-x64.msu Windows6.1-KB3138962-x64.msu
Installation switches	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirement	In 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.
Removal information	To 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 information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3138962 See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3138910
Registry key verification	Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Windows Server 2008 R2 (all editions)

Reference Table

The following table contains the security update information for this software.

Security update file name	For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2: Windows8.1-KB3138910-x86.msu Windows8.1-KB3138962-x86.msu
Installation switches	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirement	In 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.
Removal information	To 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 information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3138910 See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3138962
Registry key verification	Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Windows 8.1 (all editions)

Reference Table

The following table contains the security update information for this software.

Security update file name	For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 8.1: Windows8.1-KB3138910-x86.msu Windows8.1-KB3138962-x86.msu
	For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1: Windows8.1-KB3138910-x64.msu Windows8.1-KB3138962-x64.msu
Installation switches	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirement	In 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.
Removal information	To 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 information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3138910 See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3138962
Registry key verification	Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 (all editions)

Reference Table

The following table contains the security update information for this software.

Security update file name	For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012: Windows8.1-KB3138910-x64.msu Windows8.1-KB3138962-x64.msu
	For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2: Windows8.1-KB3138910-x64.msu Windows8.1-KB3138962-x64.msu
Installation switches	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirement	In 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.
Removal information	To 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 information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3138910 See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3138962
Registry key verification	Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Windows RT 8.1 (all editions)

Reference Table

The following table contains the security update information for this software.

Deployment	These updates are available via Windows Update only.
Restart Requirement	In 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.
Removal Information	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 Information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3138910

Windows 10 (all editions)

Reference Table

The following table contains the security update information for this software.

Security update file name	For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10: Windows10.0-KB3140745-x86.msu
	For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10: Windows10.0-KB3140745-x64.msu
	For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1511: Windows10.0-KB3140768-x86.msu
	For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1511: Windows10.0-KB3140768-x64.msu
Installation switches	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirement	In 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.
Removal information	To 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 information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3140745 Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3140768
Registry key verification	Note 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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Article Info

Article ID	:	3143146
Revision	:	1
Created on	:	1/7/2017
Published on	:	3/8/2016
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