MS16-071: Description of the security update for DNS Server: June 14, 2016

Summary

This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker sends specially crafted requests to a DNS server.

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-071.

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Important

• This security update is only applicable to Windows-based servers that have the DNS server role installed.
• All future security and non-security updates for Windows Server 2012 R2 require update 2919355 to be installed. We recommend that you install update 2919355 on your 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.

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
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Method 2: Microsoft Download Center

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.

Click the download link in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-071 that corresponds to the version of Windows that you are running.

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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

File Information

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File hash information

File name	SHA1 hash	SHA256 hash
Windows8-RT-KB3161951-x64.msu	10E1A74CAA81D940B02D757F720742C050EFDAEE	E19F07F5AF56E94E5F1D70CDFD3EA26751B3BC9BD67525D6A8A3F4921DC99684
Windows8.1-KB3161951-x64.msu	E9E5FD14FB481BA01409D18527A92E83CF5DFCC1	E3AB42BC76267647E2AD2E31EFCA38B5E3D558838FE70CC5E8793927C48F4F18

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File information

The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Be aware that dates and times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time and with your current daylight saving time bias. The dates and times may also change when you perform certain operations on the files.Windows Server 2012 file informationNotes

* The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:Version	Product	Milestone	Service branch
6.2.920 0.17xxx	Windows 8, Windows RT, or Windows Server 2012	RTM	GDR
6.2.920 0.21xxx	Windows 8, Windows RT, or Windows Server 2012	RTM	LDR

• GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.

• The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.
  For all supported x64-based versionsFile name| File version| File size| Date| Time| Platform
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  Cache.dns| Not applicable| 3,198| 02-Jun-2012| 14:30| Not applicable
  Dns.exe| 6.2.9200.21872| 1,537,536| 12-May-2016| 22:16| x64
  Dnsserver.events.xml| Not applicable| 609| 02-Jun-2012| 14:30| Not applicable
  Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 file informationNotes

• The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:Version| Product| Milestone| Service branch
  —|—|—|—
  6.3.960 0.16 xxx| Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2| RTM| GDR
  6.3.960 0.17 xxx| Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2| RTM| GDR
  6.3.960 0.18 xxx| Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2| RTM| GDR

• GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.

• The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed are not listed.
  For all supported x64-based versionsFile name| File version| File size| Date| Time| Platform
  —|—|—|—|—|—
  Cache.dns| Not applicable| 3,198| 18-Jun-2013| 14:43| Not applicable
  Dns.exe| 6.3.9600.18340| 1,736,704| 13-May-2016| 21:52| x64
  Dnsserver.events.xml| Not applicable| 609| 18-Jun-2013| 14:43| Not applicable