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MS17-011: Security update for Microsoft Uniscribe: March 14, 2017

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Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Windows Uniscribe. The most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user visits a specially crafted website or opens a specially crafted document. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less affected than users whose accounts have administrative user rights.

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS17-011.

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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 more information about this security update as it relates to individual product versions. These articles may contain known issue information.

4012583 MS17-011 and MS17-013: Description of the security update for Microsoft Graphics Component: March 14, 2017
4012216 March 2017 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
4012213 March 2017 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
4012217 March 2017 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Server 2012
4012214 March 2017 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2012
4012215 March 2017 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
4012212 March 2017 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
4013429 March 13, 2017—KB4013429 (OS Build 933)
4012606 March 14, 2017—KB4012606 (OS Build 17312)
4013198 March 14, 2017—KB4013198 (OS Build 830)

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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 Get security updates automatically.

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

Windows Vista (all editions)

Reference table

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

Security update file names	For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista: Windows6.0-KB4012583-x86.msu
	For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista: Windows6.0-KB4012583-x64.msu
Installation switches	See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 934307
Restart requirement	A system restart is required after you apply this security update.
Removal information	WUSA.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 information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 4012583
Registry key verification	Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Windows Server 2008 (all editions)

Reference table

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

Security update file names	For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008: Windows6.0-KB4012583-x86.msu
	For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008: Windows6.0-KB4012583-x64.msu
	For all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008 Windows6.0-KB4012583-ia64.msu
Installation switches	See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 934307
Restart requirement	A system restart is required after you apply this security update.
Removal information	WUSA.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 then select from the list of updates.
File information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 4012583
Registry key verification	Note 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 name	For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7: indows6.1-KB4012212-x64.msu Security only
	For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7: Windows6.1-KB4012215-x64.msu Monthly rollup
Installation switches	See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 934307
Restart requirement	A system restart is required after you apply this security update.
Removal information	To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, click View installed updates under "Windows Update," and then select from the list of updates.
File information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 4012212 See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 4012215
Registry key verification	Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Windows Server 2008 R2 (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 Server 2008 R2: Windows6.1-KB4012212-x64.msu Security only
	For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2: Windows6.1-KB4012215-x64.msu Monthly rollup
Installation switches	See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 934307
Restart requirement	A system restart is required after you apply this security update.
Removal information	To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, click View installed updates under "Windows Update," and then select from the list of updates.
File information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 4012212 See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 4012215
Registry key verification	Note 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 name	For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1: Windows8.1-KB4012213-x64.msu Security only
	For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1: Windows8.1-KB4012216-x64.msu Monthly rollup
Installation switches	See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 934307
Restart requirement	A system restart is required after you apply this security update.
Removal information	To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, click Installed updates under "See also," and then select from the list of updates.
File information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 4012213 See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 4012216
Registry key verification	Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

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-KB4012214-x64.msu Security only
	For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012: Windows8-RT-KB4012217-x64.msu Monthly rollup
	For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2: Windows8.1-KB4012213-x64.msu Security only
	For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2: Windows8.1-KB4012216-x64.msu Monthly rollup
Installation switches	See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 934307
Restart requirement	A system restart is required after you apply this security update.
Removal information	To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, click Installed updates under "See also," and then select from the list of updates.
File information	See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 4012214 See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 4012217 See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 4012213 See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 4012216
Registry key verification	Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

Windows 10 (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-KB4012606-x64.msu
	For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1511: Windows10.0-KB4013198-x64.msu
	For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1607: Windows10.0-KB4013429-x64.msu
Installation switches	See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 934307
Restart requirement	A system restart is required after you apply this security update.
Removal information	To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, click Installed updates under "See also," and then select from the list of updates.
File information	See Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 update history.
Registry key verification	Note 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 name	For all supported editions of Windows Server 2016: Windows10.0-KB4013429-x64.msu
Installation switches	See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 934307
Restart requirement	A system restart is required after you apply this security update.
Removal information	To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, click Windows Update, click Installed updates under "See also," and then select from the list of updates.
File information	See Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 update history.
Registry key verification	Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.

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How to get help and support for this security update

Help for installing updates: Windows Update: FAQ

Security solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Support and Troubleshooting

Help for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Microsoft Secure

Local support according to your country: International Support

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

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Article Info

Article ID	:	4013076
Revision	:	7
Created on	:	3/14/2017
Published on	:	3/14/2017
Exists online	:	False
Views	:	719