MS16-040: Security update for Microsoft XML core services: April 12, 2016

2016-04-1200:00:00

Microsoft

support.microsoft.com

8.8 High

CVSS3

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality Impact

HIGH

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

9.3 High

CVSS2

Access Vector

NETWORK

Access Complexity

MEDIUM

Authentication

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

COMPLETE

Integrity Impact

COMPLETE

Availability Impact

COMPLETE

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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<html><body><p>Resolves a vulnerability in Windows that could allow remote code execution if a user clicks a specially crafted link that could allow an attacker to run malicious code remotely to take control of the user’s system. However, in all cases an attacker would have no way to force a user to click a specially crafted link. An attacker would have to convince a user to click the link, typically by way of an enticement in an email or Instant Messenger message.</p><h2>Summary</h2><div>This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user clicks a specially crafted link that could allow an attacker to run malicious code remotely to take control of the user’s system. However, in all cases an attacker would have no way to force a user to click a specially crafted link. An attacker would have to convince a user to click the link, typically by way of an enticement in an email or Instant Messenger message.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />To learn more about the vulnerability, see <a href=“https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms16-040” target=“_self”>Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-040</a>. </div><h2>More Information</h2><div><span>Important </span><ul><li>All future security and non-security updates for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 require update <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2919355” target=“_self”>2919355</a> to be installed. We recommend that you install update <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2919355” target=“_self”>2919355</a> on your Windows RT 8.1-based, Windows 8.1-based, or Windows Server 2012 R2-based computer so that you receive future updates. </li><li>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 <a href=“https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh825699” target=“_self”>Add language packs to Windows</a>.<br /></li></ul></div><h2>Additional information about this security update</h2><div><br />The following articles contain additional information about this security update as it relates to individual product versions. The articles may contain known issue information.<br /><ul><li><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/3146963” target=“_self”>3146963</a> MS16-040: Description of the security update for Microsoft XML core services: April 12, 2016</li><li><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/3147461” target=“_self”>3147461</a> Cumulative Update for Windows 10: April 12, 2016</li><li><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/3147458” target=“_self”>3147458</a> Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1511 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4: April 12, 2016</li></ul></div><h2>How to obtain and install the update</h2><div><a></a><h3>Method 1: Windows Update</h3><div>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 <br /><a href=“https://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/updates.aspx” target=“_self”>Get security updates automatically</a>.<br /><br /><span>Note</span> For Windows RT 8.1, this update is available through Windows Update only.<br /></div><div><div><div><span><span></span></span><span><span>Method 2: Microsoft Download Center</span></span></div><div><span><div>You can obtain the stand-alone update package through the Microsoft Download Center. Follow the installation instructions on the download page to install the update.<br /><br />Click the download link in <a href=“https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms16-040” target=“_self”>Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-040</a> that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are running. <br /></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div><h2>More Information</h2><div><div><div><div><span><span></span></span><span><span>Security update deployment information<br /></span></span></div><div><span><div><h4>Windows Vista (all editions)<br /></h4><span>Reference Table</span><br /><br />The following table contains the security update information for this software.<br /><div><table><tr><td><span>Security update file names</span></td><td>For Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:<br /><span>Windows6.0-KB3146963-x86.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:<br /><span>Windows6.0-KB3146963-x64.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td><span>Installation switches</span></td><td>See <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/934307” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307</a></td></tr><tr><td><span>Restart requirement</span></td><td>In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, you receive a message that advises you to restart.</td></tr><tr><td><span>Removal information</span></td><td>WUSA.exe does not support uninstall of updates. To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, click <span>Control Panel</span>, and then click <span>Security</span>. Under Windows Update, click <span>View installed updates</span>, and select from the list of updates.</td></tr><tr><td><span>File information</span></td><td>See <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/3146963” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3146963</a></td></tr><tr><td><span>Registry key verification</span></td><td><span>Note</span> A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.</td></tr></table></div><h4>Windows Server 2008 (all editions)<br /></h4><span>Reference Table</span><br /><br />The following table contains the security update information for this software.<br /><div><table><tr><td><span>Security update file names</span></td><td>For Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008:<br /><span>Windows6.0-KB3146963-x86.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008:<br /><span>Windows6.0-KB3146963-x64.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 on all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008:<br /><span>Windows6.0-KB3146963-ia64.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td><span>Installation switches</span></td><td>See <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/934307” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307</a></td></tr><tr><td><span>Restart requirement</span></td><td>In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, you receive a message that advises you to restart.</td></tr><tr><td><span>Removal information</span></td><td>WUSA.exe does not support uninstall of updates. To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, click <span>Control Panel</span>, and then click <span>Security</span>. Under Windows Update, click <span>View installed updates</span>, and select from the list of updates.</td></tr><tr><td><span>File information</span></td><td>See <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/3146963” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3146963</a></td></tr><tr><td><span>Registry key verification</span></td><td><span>Note</span> A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.</td></tr></table></div><h4>Windows 7 (all editions)<br /></h4><span>Reference Table</span><br /><br />The following table contains the security update information for this software.<br /><div><table><tr><td><span>Security update file name</span></td><td>For Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7:<br /><span>Windows6.1-KB3146963-x86.msu </span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:<br /><span>Windows6.1-KB3146963-x64.msu </span></td></tr><tr><td><span>Installation switches</span></td><td>See <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/934307” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307</a></td></tr><tr><td><span>Restart requirement</span></td><td>In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, you receive a message that advises you to restart.</td></tr><tr><td><span>Removal information</span></td><td>To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click <span>Control Panel</span>, click <span>System and Security</span>, and then under Windows Update, click <span>View installed updates</span>, and select from the list of updates.</td></tr><tr><td><span>File information</span></td><td>See <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/3146963” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3146963</a></td></tr><tr><td><span>Registry key verification</span></td><td><span>Note</span> A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.</td></tr></table></div><h4>Windows Server 2008 R2 (all editions)<br /></h4><span>Reference Table</span><br /><br />The following table contains the security update information for this software.<br /><div><table><tr><td><span>Security update file name</span></td><td>For Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:<br /><span>Windows6.1-KB3146963-x64.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 on all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:<br /><span>Windows6.1-KB3146963-ia64.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td><span>Installation switches</span></td><td>See <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/934307” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307</a></td></tr><tr><td><span>Restart requirement</span></td><td>In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, you receive a message that advises you to restart.</td></tr><tr><td><span>Removal information</span></td><td>To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the <span>/Uninstall</span> setup switch or click <span>Control Panel</span>, click <span>System and Security</span>, and then under Windows Update, click <span>View installed updates</span>, and select from the list of updates.</td></tr><tr><td><span>File information</span></td><td>See <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/3146963” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3146963</a></td></tr><tr><td><span>Registry key verification</span></td><td><span>Note</span> A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.</td></tr></table></div><h4>Windows 8.1<br /></h4><span>Reference Table</span><br /><br />The following table contains the security update information for this software.<br /><div><table><tr><td><span>Security update file name</span></td><td>For Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 on all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 8.1:<br /><span>Windows8.1-KB3146963-x86.msu </span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 on all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1:<br /><span>Windows8.1-KB3146963-x64.msu </span></td></tr><tr><td><span>Installation switches</span></td><td>See <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/934307” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307</a></td></tr><tr><td><span>Restart requirement</span></td><td>In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, you receive a message that advises you to restart.</td></tr><tr><td><span>Removal information</span></td><td>To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the <span>/Uninstall</span> setup switch or click <span>Control Panel</span>, click <span>System and Security</span>, click <span>Windows Update</span>, and then under See also, click <span>Installed updates</span> and select from the list of updates.</td></tr><tr><td><span>File information</span></td><td>See <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/3146963” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3146963</a></td></tr><tr><td><span>Registry key verification</span></td><td><span>Note</span> A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.</td></tr></table></div><h4>Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 (all editions)<br /></h4><span>Reference Table</span><br /><br />The following table contains the security update information for this software.<br /><div><table><tr><td><span>Security update file name</span></td><td>For Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 on all supported editions of Windows Server 2012:<br /><span>Windows8-RT-KB3146963-x64.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 on all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2:<br /><span>Windows8.1-KB3146963-x64.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td><span>Installation switches</span></td><td>See <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/934307” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307</a></td></tr><tr><td><span>Restart requirement</span></td><td>In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, you receive a message that advises you to restart.</td></tr><tr><td><span>Removal information</span></td><td>To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the <span>/Uninstall</span> setup switch or click <span>Control Panel</span>, click <span>System and Security</span>, click <span>Windows Update</span>, and then under See also, click <span>Installed updates</span> and select from the list of updates.</td></tr><tr><td><span>File information</span></td><td>See <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/3146963” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3146963</a></td></tr><tr><td><span>Registry key verification</span></td><td><span>Note</span> A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.</td></tr></table></div><h4>Windows RT 8.1<br /></h4><span>Reference Table</span><br /><br />The following table contains the security update information for this software.<br /><div><table><tr><td><span>Deployment</span></td><td>These updates are available via <a href=“http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=21130” target=“_self”>Windows Update</a> only.</td></tr><tr><td><span>Restart Requirement</span></td><td>In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, you receive a message that advises you to restart.</td></tr><tr><td><span>Removal Information</span></td><td>Click <span>Control Panel</span>, click <span>System and Security</span>, click <span>Windows Update</span>, and then under See also, click <span>Installed updates</span> and select from the list of updates.</td></tr><tr><td><span>File Information</span></td><td>See <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/3146963” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3146963</a></td></tr></table></div><h4>Windows 10 (all editions)<br /></h4><span>Reference Table</span><br /><br />The following table contains the security update information for this software.<br /><div><table><tr><td><span>Security update file name</span></td><td>For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10:<br /><span>Windows10.0-KB3147461-x86.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10:<br /><span>Windows10.0-KB3147461-x64.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:<br /><span>Windows10.0-KB3147458-x86.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:<br /><span>Windows10.0-KB3147458-x64.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td><span>Installation switches</span></td><td>See <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/934307” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307</a></td></tr><tr><td><span>Restart requirement</span></td><td>A system restart is required after you apply this security update.</td></tr><tr><td><span>Removal information</span></td><td>To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the <span>/Uninstall</span> setup switch or click <span>Control Panel</span>, click <span>System and Security</span>, click <span>Windows Update</span>, and then under See also, click <span>Installed updates</span> and select from the list of updates.</td></tr><tr><td><span>File information</span></td><td>See <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/3147461” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3147461</a><br />See <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/3147458” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3147458</a></td></tr><tr><td><span>Registry key verification</span></td><td><span>Note</span> A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update.</td></tr></table></div></div><br /></span></div></div></div><div><div><div><span><span></span></span><span><span>How to obtain help and support for this security update</span></span></div><div><span><div>Help for installing updates: <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/ph/6527” target=“_self”>Support for Microsoft Update</a><br /><br />Security solutions for IT professionals: <a href=“https://technet.microsoft.com/security/bb980617.aspx” target=“_self”>TechNet Security Troubleshooting and Support</a><br /><br />Help for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_virsec_master” target=“_self”>Virus Solution and Security Center</a><br /><br />Local support according to your country: <a href=“https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/locale.aspx” target=“_self”>International Support</a></div><br /></span></div></div></div></div></body></html>