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MS16-086: Description of the security update for JScript 5.7 and VBScript 5.7: July 12, 2016


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Summary

This security update resolves a vulnerability in the JScript and VBScript scripting engines in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user visits a specially crafted website. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user. If the current user is logged on by using administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerabilities could take control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts that have full user rights. 

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-086.

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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 MS16-086 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
Windows6.0-KB3169659-x86.msuE2B10C8557B32DD61B3362F5261915CFF9A876314B5502E57763D7E6CB91F40554085A1DA90C12894EF80ACD2AB22CFB7D183C7D
Windows6.0-KB3169659-ia64.msu862198E1C27D8BA51CF6767C0FB9234DBDF1C0244BDFD6F4E0E89997D218DDCFE29EC059D4A9A0C6CF55C5232BAA84A001E8863E
Windows6.0-KB3169659-x64.msu4736BB208426EDD23086B504EE7F0B6779ECB40440DDC2E88013E8D3EA66C36A2F0F220A909C23F645C51D9FE976C694D8534C3B

File information
The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables.

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
Jscript.dll5.7.6002.19662516,09607-Jun-201615:33x86
Jscript.dll5.7.6002.23977516,09604-Jun-201615:18x86
Vbscript.dll5.7.6002.19662434,17607-Jun-201615:34x86
Vbscript.dll5.7.6002.23977434,17604-Jun-201615:19x86
For all supported ia64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Jscript.dll5.7.6002.196621,394,68807-Jun-201615:26IA-64
Jscript.dll5.7.6002.239771,395,20004-Jun-201615:11IA-64
Vbscript.dll5.7.6002.196621,177,08807-Jun-201615:26IA-64
Vbscript.dll5.7.6002.239771,177,60004-Jun-201615:11IA-64
Jscript.dll5.7.6002.19662516,09607-Jun-201615:33x86
Jscript.dll5.7.6002.23977516,09604-Jun-201615:18x86
Vbscript.dll5.7.6002.19662434,17607-Jun-201615:34x86
Vbscript.dll5.7.6002.23977434,17604-Jun-201615:19x86
For all supported x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Jscript.dll5.7.6002.19662755,20007-Jun-201615:54x64
Jscript.dll5.7.6002.23977755,20004-Jun-201615:35x64
Vbscript.dll5.7.6002.19662583,68007-Jun-201615:55x64
Vbscript.dll5.7.6002.23977583,68004-Jun-201615:35x64
Jscript.dll5.7.6002.19662516,09607-Jun-201615:33x86
Jscript.dll5.7.6002.23977516,09604-Jun-201615:18x86
Vbscript.dll5.7.6002.19662434,17607-Jun-201615:34x86
Vbscript.dll5.7.6002.23977434,17604-Jun-201615:19x86

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Article Info
Article ID : 3169659
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 7/12/2016
Exists online : False
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