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MS16-153: Description of the security update for Common Log File System driver: December 13, 2016

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Summary

This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows that could allow Information Disclosure when the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver improperly handles objects in memory. In a local attack scenario, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a specially crafted application to bypass security measures on the affected system allowing further exploitation.




To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-153.

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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
Windows Update: FAQ.

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-KB3203838-ia64.msu59147DE4E99FC605246E53520B75B7938E69741359970913B96C92BE213A033BFAD3264C3DDE86B1E37977E7DF6F4A9DBC85A9DF
Windows6.0-KB3203838-x64.msuEF03EA9E979E5F104D287BA444E39C708A7FBA6E78988B16B221DE58862D9B5F491E122750DB7752EAAE0FDE2CA7EC506DEE8A86
Windows6.0-KB3203838-x86.msu52A70951BE03E526AB25774F31E424A9D9DBBA7303F51AF42D7D40792FB11B49FF3FF011A13AEEDC0C2A42CCAAA99B893B1871EA
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 ia64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Clfs.mofNot applicable3,47203-Jan-200818:57Not applicable
Clfs.sys6.0.6002.19717841,96016-Nov-201616:54IA-64
Clfsuninstall.mofNot applicable12303-Jan-200818:57Not applicable
Clfs.mofNot applicable3,47207-Mar-201623:36Not applicable
Clfs.sys6.0.6002.24039841,96016-Nov-201616:23IA-64
Clfsuninstall.mofNot applicable12307-Mar-201623:36Not applicable
For all supported x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Clfs.mofNot applicable3,47218-Sep-200621:36Not applicable
Clfs.sys6.0.6002.19717364,77616-Nov-201617:20x64
Clfsuninstall.mofNot applicable12318-Sep-200621:36Not applicable
Clfs.mofNot applicable3,47207-Mar-201623:37Not applicable
Clfs.sys6.0.6002.24039364,77616-Nov-201616:54x64
Clfsuninstall.mofNot applicable12307-Mar-201623:37Not applicable
For all supported x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Clfs.mofNot applicable3,47218-Sep-200621:38Not applicable
Clfs.sys6.0.6002.19717244,96816-Nov-201617:55x86
Clfsuninstall.mofNot applicable12318-Sep-200621:39Not applicable
Clfs.mofNot applicable3,47207-Mar-201623:37Not applicable
Clfs.sys6.0.6002.24039244,96816-Nov-201616:29x86
Clfsuninstall.mofNot applicable12307-Mar-201623:37Not applicable

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Keywords: kbsurveynew, kbsecvulnerability, kbsecurity, kbsecreview, kbsecbulletin, kbexpertiseinter, kblangall, kbfix, kb, kbbug, atdownload, kbmustloc

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Article Info
Article ID : 3203838
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 12/13/2016
Exists online : False
Views : 148