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Security update for the Windows DNS Server Denial of Service Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008: May 9, 2017

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Summary

A denial of service vulnerability exists in Windows DNS Server if the server is configured to answer version queries. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could cause the DNS Server service to become unresponsive.
To learn more about the vulnerability, go to the Security Update Guide.

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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 Get security updates automatically.

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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Deployment information

For deployment details for this security update, go to the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Security update deployment information: May 9, 2017

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How to obtain 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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File Information

File hash information
File nameSHA1 hashSHA256 hash
Windows6.0-KB4018196-x64.msu9DE300553C1CD0DF9A0E3349DF3F1674D795E4FB95371DB51917AB23C180F37D82299845DF4754CFDF41A0F0FFD89B1E88A50069
Windows6.0-KB4018196-x86.msu6A937C9FA6CF63298282E7CC29BC8EB1EA2266163501B601B7FAA785844DD996CC5B4E6A2D10E5793F1AFAF01DA122189E297AEA

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 Server 2008 file information
For all supported x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Cache.dnsNot applicable3,17903-Sep-200818:33Not applicable
Dns.exe6.0.6002.19765640,00007-Apr-201714:53x64
Dnsserver.events.xmlNot applicable60903-Sep-200818:33Not applicable
Cache.dnsNot applicable3,17907-Mar-201623:34Not applicable
Dns.exe6.0.6002.24089640,51207-Apr-201714:53x64
Dnsserver.events.xmlNot applicable60907-Mar-201623:34Not applicable
For all supported x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Cache.dnsNot applicable3,17916-Apr-200800:31Not applicable
Dns.exe6.0.6002.19765510,97607-Apr-201714:27x86
Dnsserver.events.xmlNot applicable60916-Apr-200800:31Not applicable
Cache.dnsNot applicable3,17907-Mar-201623:35Not applicable
Dns.exe6.0.6002.24089511,48807-Apr-201714:30x86
Dnsserver.events.xmlNot applicable60907-Mar-201623:35Not applicable

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Article Info
Article ID : 4018196
Revision : 21
Created on : 5/12/2017
Published on : 5/13/2017
Exists online : False
Views : 280