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MS16-138: Security update to Microsoft virtual hard drive: November 8, 2016

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Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The Windows VHDMP kernel driver improperly handles user access to certain files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate files in locations that are not intended to be available to the user.

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-138.

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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.

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
3197876 November 2016 security only quality update for Windows Server 2012
3197877 November 2016 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Server 2012
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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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.

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.

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Security update deployment information

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-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 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 3197873 See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3197874
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-KB3197876-x64.msu Security only
	For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012: Windows8-RT-KB3197877-x64.msu Monthly rollup
	For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2: Windows8.1-KB3197873-x64.msu Security only
	For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2: Windows8.1-KB3197874-x64.msu Monthly rollup
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 3197876 See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3197877 See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3197873 See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3197874
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 3197874 Monthly Only 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 3197874

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-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 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 3198585 See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3198586 See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3200970
Registry key verification	Note This update does not add a registry key to validate its installation.

Windows Server 2016 (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 10: Windows10.0-KB3200970-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 3200970
Registry key verification	Note This update does not add a registry key to validate its 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	:	3199647
Revision	:	1
Created on	:	1/7/2017
Published on	:	11/8/2016
Exists online	:	False
Views	:	443