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MS16-135: Description of the security update for Windows kernel-mode drivers: November 8, 2016

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Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The most 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 MS16-135.

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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 Turn on automatic updating in Control Panel.

Method 2: Microsoft Update Catalog

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

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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-KB3194371-x64.msu6460D4026A97D715F83A3456B384A9F43A72621C7E5292BECDEB305C11186DF3C3F0235C0F5AFA054AC4370B4D18CE7D6B49C811
Windows6.0-KB3194371-ia64.msuB9819D0378F99969AC05D3C49DBE4DB2645F4EF23697C80EDC5EC95E854A730407360D69EDEE7AD32714F6DB7F1808D194A61235
Windows6.0-KB3194371-x86.msuA5B6CE91A2602762AF0210102192B0999E60D985D0EBF006C8D85BF533C7BC8A0EC668EF425CA40CF14666FDF717E82F197F4197
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 MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.

For all supported x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Bowser.sys6.0.6002.1969890,11204-Oct-201614:41x64
Bowser.sys6.0.6002.2402190,11204-Oct-201614:40x64


For all supported ia64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Bowser.sys6.0.6002.19698226,30404-Oct-201614:22IA-64
Bowser.sys6.0.6002.24021226,30404-Oct-201614:20IA-64


For all supported x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Bowser.sys6.0.6002.1969869,12004-Oct-201614:22x86
Bowser.sys6.0.6002.2402169,12004-Oct-201614:20x86

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Article Info
Article ID : 3194371
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 11/8/2016
Exists online : False
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