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MS16-131: Security update for Microsoft Video Control: November 8, 2016

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Summary

This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if Microsoft Video Control fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user. However, an attacker must first convince a user to open either a specially crafted file or a program from either a webpage or an email message.

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-131.

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Important
  • All future security and non-security updates for Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 8.1 require update 2919355 to be installed. We recommend that you install update 2919355 on your Windows RT 8.1-based, or Windows 8.1-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 require 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.
  • 3197873 November 2016 Security Only Quality Update for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2
  • 3197874 November 2016 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
  • 3197867 November 2016 security only quality update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
  • 3197868 November 2016 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
  • 3198585 Cumulative Update for Windows 10: November 8, 2016
  • 3200970 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 and Windows Server 2016: November 8, 2016
  • 3198586 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1511: November 8, 2016

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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 namesFor all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:
Windows6.0-KB3198218-x86.msu
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:
Windows6.0-KB3198218-x64.msu
Installation switchesSee Microsoft Knowledge Base article 934307
Restart requirementA system restart is required after you apply this security update.
Removal informationWUSA.exe does not support uninstall of updates. To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates.
File informationSee Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3198218
Registry key verificationNote A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Windows 7 (all editions)

Reference table

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


Security update file nameFor all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7:
Windows6.1-KB3197867-x86.msu
Security Only
For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7
Windows6.1-KB3197868-x86.msu
Monthly Rollup
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:
Windows6.1-KB3197867-x64.msu
Security Only
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:
Windows6.1-KB3197868-x64.msu
Monthly Rollup
Installation switchesSee Microsoft Knowledge Base article 934307
Restart requirementA system restart is required after you apply this security update.
Removal informationTo uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates.
File informationSee Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197867
See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197868
Registry key verificationNote A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Windows 8.1 (all editions)

Reference table

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


Security update file nameFor all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 8.1:
Windows8.1-KB3197873-x86.msu
Security Only
For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 8.1:
Windows8.1-KB3197874-x86.msu
Monthly Rollup
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1:
Windows8.1-KB3197873-x64.msu
Security Only
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1:
Windows8.1-KB3197874-x64.msu
Monthly Rollup
Installation switchesSee Microsoft Knowledge Base article 934307
Restart requirementA system restart is required after you apply this security update.
Removal informationTo uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, and then under See also, click Installed updates and select from the list of updates.
File informationSee Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197873
See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197874
Registry key verificationNote A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Windows RT 8.1 (all editions)

Reference table

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


DeploymentThe 3197874 Monthly Only update is available via Windows Update only.
Restart RequirementA system restart is required after you apply this security update.
Removal InformationClick Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, and then under See also, click Installed updates and select from the list of updates.
File InformationSee Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3197874

Windows 10 (all editions)

Reference table

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


Security update file nameFor all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10:
Windows10.0-KB3198585-x86.msu
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10:
Windows10.0-KB3198585-x64.msu
For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:
Windows10.0-KB3198586-x86.msu
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:
Windows10.0-KB3198586-x64.msu
For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1607:
Windows10.0-KB3200970-x86.msu
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1607:
Windows10.0-KB3200970-x64.msu
Installation switchesSee Microsoft Knowledge Base article 934307
Restart requirementA system restart is required after you apply this security update.
Removal informationTo uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, and then under See also, click Installed updates and select from the list of updates.
File informationSee Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3198585
See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3198586
See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3200970
Registry key verificationNote A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Windows Server 2016 (all editions)

Reference table

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


Security update file nameFor all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10:
Windows10.0-KB3200970-x64.msu
Installation switchesSee Microsoft Knowledge Base article 934307
Restart requirementA system restart is required after you apply this security update.
Removal informationTo uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, and then under See also, click Installed updates and select from the list of updates.
File informationSee Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3200970
Registry key verificationNote A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.
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 : 3199151
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 11/10/2016
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