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MS16-120: Description of the security update for Silverlight: October 11, 2016

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Summary

This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Silverlight. The vulnerability could allow information disclosure if a user visits a compromised website that contains a specially crafted Silverlight application. An attacker would have no way to force a user to visit a compromised website. Instead, an attacker would have to convince the user to visit the website, typically by enticing the user to click a link in either an email message or instant message that takes the user to the attacker's website. 

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-120.

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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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How to get 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 get 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 MS16-120 that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are running.

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Security update deployment information

Silverlight 5 for Mac (all editions)

Reference table

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


Security update file namesFor Microsoft Silverlight 5 when installed on Mac:
Silverlight.dmg
For Microsoft Silverlight 5 Developer Runtime when installed on Mac:
silverlight_developer.dmg
Restart requirementThis update does not require a restart.
Removal informationOpen the Finder, select the system drive, go to the folder Internet Plug-ins - Library, and delete the file Silverlight.Plugin. (Note that the update cannot be removed without removing the Silverlight plug-in.)
File informationSee Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3193713
Installation verificationSee the Update FAQ section in this bulletin that addresses the question, "How do I know which version and build of Microsoft Silverlight is currently installed?"


Silverlight 5 for Windows (all supported releases)

Reference table

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


Security update file namesFor Microsoft Silverlight 5 when installed on all supported 32-bit releases of Microsoft Windows:
silverlight.exe
For Microsoft Silverlight 5 Developer Runtime when installed on all supported 32-bit releases of Microsoft Windows:
silverlight_developer.exe
For Microsoft Silverlight 5 when installed on all supported 64-bit releases of Microsoft Windows:
silverlight_x64.exe
For Microsoft Silverlight 5 Developer Runtime when installed on all supported 64-bit releases of Microsoft Windows:
silverlight_developer_x64.exe
Installation switchesSee the Silverlight Enterprise Deployment Guide
Restart requirementThis update does not require a restart.
Removal informationUse Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel. (Note that the update cannot be removed without removing Silverlight.)
File informationSee Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3193713
Registry key verificationFor 32-bit installations of Microsoft Silverlight 5:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Silverlight "Version" = "5.1.30214.0"
For 64-bit installations of Microsoft Silverlight 5:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Silverlight "Version" = "5.1.30214.0"
and
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Silverlight "Version" = "5.1.30214.0"
How to get 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
Package namePackage hash SHA 1Package hash SHA 2
Silverlight.exeA055DEAC127335F6C37683E8A3490413810B4620742F7911C4711F500867754F2D5F84A80A1B93DDC9ED07359455549E7032C217
Silverlight_Developer.exe28AA2BF4ADBEBEE30298E5CCF6910580CB75247AF633BA6FD2A25E755889F64049E0476A842CE17BBB0DD72A2B3DD9E63F80D47A
Silverlight_Developer_x64.exe6E6670CA94C2D41778075896564D98F1EF0AA655AB822844177ADE86D88B877140EC9179B0E638DFF8226F6841F2C15A60667F4E
Silverlight_x64.exeF87EC374D924541B2EAEE2F33F1773DB72A40F6CCDD51C3DB9D4CDC09C364918639F2059D4D2F401C05FAFFF676D15D513042E48

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Article Info
Article ID : 3193713
Revision : 2
Created on : 5/10/2017
Published on : 5/10/2017
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