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MS16-111: Security update for Windows Kernel: September 13, 2016

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Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker runs a specially crafted application on a target system.

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-111.

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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.

3175024 MS16-111: Description of the security update for Security Update for Windows Kernel: September 13, 2016
3185611
Cumulative update for Windows 10: September 13, 2016
3185614
Cumulative Update for Windows 10 1511 (TH2): Sep 13, 2016
3189866
Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1607: September 13, 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 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 MS16-111 that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are running.

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Security update deployment information

Windows Vista (all editions)

Reference table

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

Security update file names	For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista: Windows6.0-KB3175024-x86.msu
	For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista: Windows6.0-KB3175024-x64.msu
Installation switches	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirement	You must restart the system after you apply this security update.
Removal information	WUSA.exe does not support uninstalling updates. To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and then select from the list of updates.
File information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3175024
Registry key verification	Note This update does not add a registry key to validate its installation.

Windows Server 2008 (all editions)

Reference table

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

Security update file names	For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008: Windows6.0-KB3175024-x86.msu
	For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008: Windows6.0-KB3175024-x64.msu
	For all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008: Windows6.0-KB3175024-ia64.msu
Installation switches	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirement	You must restart the system after you apply this security update.
Removal information	WUSA.exe does not support uninstalling updates. To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and then select from the list of updates.
File information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3175024
Registry key verification	Note This update does not add a registry key to validate its installation.

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-KB3175024-x86.msu
	For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7: Windows6.1-KB3175024-x64.msu
Installation switches	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirement	You must restart the system after you apply this security update.
Removal information	To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and then select from the list of updates.
File information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3175024
Registry key verification	Note This update does not add a registry key to validate its installation.

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: Windows6.1-KB3175024-x64.msu
	For all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2: Windows6.1-KB3175024-ia64.msu
Installation switches	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirement	You must restart the system after you apply this security update.
Removal information	To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and then select from the list of updates.
File information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3175024
Registry key verification	Note This update does not add a registry key to validate its installation.

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-KB3175024-x86.msu
	For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1: Windows8.1-KB3175024-x64.msu
Installation switches	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirement	You must restart the system after you apply this security update.
Removal information	To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or Click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Windows Update. Under See also, click Installed updates, and then select from the list of updates.
File information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3175024
Registry key verification	Note This update does not add a registry key to validate its installation.

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-RT-KB3175024-x64.msu
	For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2: Windows8.1-KB3175024-x64.msu
Installation switches	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirement	You must restart the system after you apply this security update.
Removal information	To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or Click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Windows Update. Under See also, click Installed updates, and then select from the list of updates.
File information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3175024
Registry key verification	Note This update does not add a registry key to validate its installation.

Windows RT 8.1 (all editions)

Reference table

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

Deployment	The 3175024 update is available via Windows Update only.
Restart Requirement	You must restart the system after you apply this security update.
Removal Information	Click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Windows Update. Under See also, click Installed updates, and then select from the list of updates.
File Information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3175024

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-KB3185611-x86.msu
	For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10: Windows10.0-KB3185611-x64.msu
	For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1511: Windows10.0-KB3185614-x86.msu
	For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1511: Windows10.0-KB3185614-x64.msu
	For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1607: Windows10.0-KB3189866-x86.msu
	For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1607: Windows10.0-KB3189866-x64.msu
Installation switches	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirement	You must restart the system after you apply this security update.
Removal information	To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates, and then select from the list of updates.
File information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3185611 See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3185614 See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3189866
Registry key verification	These updates do not add a registry key to validate their installation.

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	:	3186973
Revision	:	1
Created on	:	1/7/2017
Published on	:	9/13/2016
Exists online	:	False
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