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MS16-098: Description of the security update for Windows kernel-mode drivers: August 9, 2016

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Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to an affected system and runs a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerabilities and take control of an affected system.

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-098.

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Important
  • All future security and nonsecurity 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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Known issues

After you apply this security update and you print multiple documents in succession, the first two documents may print successfully. However, the third and subsequent documents may not print.

To resolve this issue, install update 3187022. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
3187022 Print functionality is broken after any of the MS16-098 security updates are installed
This problem is also resolved in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-106.

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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 Update Catalog

To get the stand-alone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.
 

Method 3: 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 MS16-098 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
Windows8.1-KB3177725-x86.msu155B2831B66F4186BE0A7181722C5D2DBF2A47A9719F5AE32B26D37ACBD32F72103169E5823815EAB97F26D57E600E1DF7E793B2
Windows8-RT-KB3177725-x64.msuA2DEC6C4BB5EF29E6551D27F8A8DCB44AA3E5F220B99B50D1F94A4C4EEDB07F0272B49DDF80FED31F416EDCE0326DA80A1563A63
Windows6.0-KB3177725-x86.msu3812D050DEEAA13B0DFA18B4C620FFCD421AC7F10D7B6B3BC3D3B0BF1191B0AB2BBE8A3EEB34139E973A3B3026752C7E2F669310
Windows6.1-KB3177725-x86.msuA481F107D897B7EC87BC24ED2B651C4FAB19C6EF1226DC1D83A14CCD9E4D6511B3D329917F08E049B05F68E6699042B4D1E58339
Windows6.1-KB3177725-x64.msu75AC8F73407FAF6DE6B4A89FBBFE81E804B5BA5143FB6D455BB23FDF1ED6761AF88BC4DF4B45A091CF3C5B8561593D065A0D7A2B
Windows8.1-KB3177725-x64.msuF42C96AB2BE7858E7CFAF224D8D19245658C3196A657B20C56600698F46A1976AB39CF87C22798F86B355376FACE9263AF5E5055
Windows6.0-KB3177725-ia64.msuCA0425F54E811F91FF437DC638B6B74B9FE329E27DB5E00A5AFB325998FD7CF37D8328F00ECFCC044AC622D10FFC975476EE8455
Windows6.0-KB3177725-x64.msu3EAF0EEA31AC9908A5201370DEC40D99AC5A422793228C7DFC7BECED764A53DB0E7AB5FEDD122B3BC84B7E027EF8B06149AAC084
Windows6.1-KB3177725-ia64.msu0A6D2CF01995D4EA32B05655C2EBDEAD341C587B22E9DB29161FA4D9327814B78A04DB3D3FFB5F6C0A2FC4F5AF5EFF33379F7D0F
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 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 0.16xxxWindows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2RTMGDR
    6.3.960 0.17xxxWindows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2RTMGDR
    6.3.960 0.18xxxWindows 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 x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.ptxmlNot applicable4,21321-Aug-201323:39Not applicable
Win32k.sys6.3.9600.184053,479,55208-Jul-201614:18x86
For all supported x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.ptxmlNot applicable4,21322-Aug-201306:44Not applicable
Win32k.sys6.3.9600.184054,169,21608-Jul-201614:18x64
Wow64_win32k.ptxmlNot applicable4,21321-Aug-201323:39Not applicable

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
Win32k.ptxmlNot applicable4,17225-Jul-201220:29Not applicable
Win32k.sys6.2.9200.219264,047,87209-Jul-201606:37x64
Wow64_win32k.ptxmlNot applicable4,17212-Feb-201300:09Not applicable

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
Win32k.sys6.0.6002.196682,072,06411-Jul-201605:40x86
Win32k.sys6.0.6002.239842,080,25609-Jul-201614:21x86
For all supported ia64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.0.6002.196686,697,47211-Jul-201605:43IA-64
Win32k.sys6.0.6002.239846,707,20009-Jul-201614:25IA-64
For all supported x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.0.6002.196682,803,20011-Jul-201606:01x64
Win32k.sys6.0.6002.239842,805,76009-Jul-201614:41x64

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 1.18xxxWindows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1GDR
    6.1.760 1.23xxxWindows 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 x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.1.7601.234972,399,23208-Jul-201614:53x86
For all supported x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.1.7601.234973,218,94408-Jul-201615:01x64
For all supported ia64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.1.7601.234977,512,06408-Jul-201614:50IA-64

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Article Info
Article ID : 3177725
Revision : 2
Created on : 4/27/2017
Published on : 4/27/2017
Exists online : False
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