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MS16-152: Security update for Windows kernel: December 13, 2016

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Summary

The security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow information disclosure when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows kernel handles objects in memory.

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-152.

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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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Additional information about this security update

See the following articles for more information about Windows 10, Windows 10 version 1511, Windows 10 version 1607, and Windows Server 2016:

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Security update deployment information

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-KB3205383-x86.msu
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10:
Windows10.0-KB3205383-x64.msu
For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:
Windows10.0-KB3205386-x86.msu
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:
Windows10.0-KB3205386-x64.msu
For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1607:
Windows10.0-KB3206632-x86.msu
For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1607:
Windows10.0-KB3206632-x64.msu
Installation switchesSee Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirementYou must restart the system after you apply this security update.
Removal informationTo 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 informationWindows 10 RTM release notes (KB3205383)
Windows 10 Version 1511 release notes (KB3205386)
Windows 10 Version 1607 and Windows Server 2016 release notes (KB3206632)
Registry key verificationNote 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 nameFor all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2016:
Windows10.0-KB3206632-x64.msu
Installation switchesSee Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307
Restart requirementYou must restart the system after you apply this security update.
Removal informationTo 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 Windows 10 Version 1607 and Windows Server 2016 release notes (KB3206632)
Registry key verificationNote 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 : 3199709
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 12/13/2016
Exists online : False
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