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MS16-151: Description of the security update for Windows kernel-mode drivers: December 13, 2016

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Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. 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 MS16-151.

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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-KB3204723-x64.msuECED94438961517C44798226A40C0E9C0934FF91CE1075177D1280DF1616AAE1A12D55372AD702D7E9CA798915A784B6A1F64224
Windows6.0-KB3204723-ia64.msuE8D0D308E78584DDFDBBDEC8C532D3E308747245438CBEA6AA8FE977913333431B5C75E99963A2C83A6A389EB9289396356C3CAD
Windows6.0-KB3204723-x86.msuF5234C7A6AC1E5A491AAE9A652F3D611B80CA9D68032AEFAA7D794733E87F19F23094B51BC253A92BEC529876B55C0D66D8BA412
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

Note The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.
For all supported x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.0.6002.197122,804,73608-Nov-201615:49x64
Win32k.sys6.0.6002.240342,807,29605-Nov-201614:47x64
For all supported ia64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.0.6002.197126,697,47208-Nov-201615:31IA-64
Win32k.sys6.0.6002.240346,707,20005-Nov-201614:28IA-64
For all supported x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.0.6002.197122,073,08808-Nov-201615:26x86
Win32k.sys6.0.6002.240342,081,28005-Nov-201614:22x86

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Article Info
Article ID : 3204723
Revision : 4
Created on : 4/17/2018
Published on : 4/17/2018
Exists online : False
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