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MS16-071: Description of the security update for DNS Server: June 14, 2016

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Summary

This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker sends specially crafted requests to a DNS server.



To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-071.

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More Information

Important
  • This security update is only applicable to Windows-based servers that have the DNS server role installed.
  • All future security and non-security updates for Windows Server 2012 R2 require update 2919355 to be installed. We recommend that you install update 2919355 on your 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.

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 MS16-071 that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are running.

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More Information

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-RT-KB3161951-x64.msu10E1A74CAA81D940B02D757F720742C050EFDAEEE19F07F5AF56E94E5F1D70CDFD3EA26751B3BC9BD67525D6A8A3F4921DC99684
Windows8.1-KB3161951-x64.msuE9E5FD14FB481BA01409D18527A92E83CF5DFCC1E3AB42BC76267647E2AD2E31EFCA38B5E3D558838FE70CC5E8793927C48F4F18
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 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
Cache.dnsNot applicable3,19802-Jun-201214:30Not applicable
Dns.exe6.2.9200.218721,537,53612-May-201622:16x64
Dnsserver.events.xmlNot applicable60902-Jun-201214:30Not applicable

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 0.16 xxxWindows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2RTMGDR
    6.3.960 0.17 xxxWindows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2RTMGDR
    6.3.960 0.18 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
Cache.dnsNot applicable3,19818-Jun-201314:43Not applicable
Dns.exe6.3.9600.183401,736,70413-May-201621:52x64
Dnsserver.events.xmlNot applicable60918-Jun-201314:43Not applicable

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Article Info
Article ID : 3161951
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 6/14/2016
Exists online : False
Views : 215