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MS16-123: Description of the security update for kernel-mode drivers: October 11, 2016

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Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The more severe of 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 MS16-123.

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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 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 MS16-123 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-KB3183431-ia64.msuFB5B5A5F57B02083CD3D765EEE4D04472C0475441D773CA70A03738BF1F4AE73867514CD81F094002AA214FE1525A24AF839D679
Windows6.0-KB3183431-x86.msuE7C78348DD1F8E9074266E58B7B603E34CFF57B4A03BB8E82139BC397FEEF72C26B2154DF072D77F535358C8A1E996F4C7AC970E
Windows6.0-KB3183431-x64.msuBF6FE91703FD4DA37648A3F3CBD574606E630C1A90AE65C741E454F869DB92B8D5FE36F4B6E79E6F867C46B3783FB99633F23C65
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 ia64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Dfsc.sys6.0.6002.19691249,85608-Sep-201614:21IA-64
Dfsc.sys6.0.6002.24016249,85608-Sep-201614:18IA-64


For all supported x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Dfsc.sys6.0.6002.1969179,36008-Sep-201614:20x86
Dfsc.sys6.0.6002.2401679,36008-Sep-201614:18x86
Mrxdav.sys6.0.6002.19691115,20008-Sep-201614:20x86
Mrxdav.sys6.0.6002.24016115,20008-Sep-201614:18x86


For all supported x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Dfsc.sys6.0.6002.19691102,40008-Sep-201614:39x64
Dfsc.sys6.0.6002.24016102,40008-Sep-201614:36x64
Mrxdav.sys6.0.6002.19691139,77608-Sep-201614:39x64
Mrxdav.sys6.0.6002.24016139,77608-Sep-201614:37x64
Mrxdav.sys6.0.6002.19691115,20008-Sep-201614:20x86
Mrxdav.sys6.0.6002.24016115,20008-Sep-201614:18x86

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Article Info
Article ID : 3183431
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 10/11/2016
Exists online : False
Views : 276