MS16-071: Security update for Microsoft Windows DNS Server: June 14, 2016

2016-06-1400:00:00

Microsoft

support.microsoft.com

9.8 High

CVSS3

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality Impact

HIGH

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

HIGH

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

10 High

CVSS2

Access Vector

NETWORK

Access Complexity

LOW

Authentication

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

COMPLETE

Integrity Impact

COMPLETE

Availability Impact

COMPLETE

AV:N/AC:L/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 an attacker sends specially crafted requests to a DNS server.</p><h2>Summary</h2><div>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.<br /><br /><br />To learn more about the vulnerability, see <a href=“https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms16-071” target=“_self”>Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-071</a>.<br /></div><h2>More Information</h2><div><span>Important </span><ul><li>This security update is only applicable to Windows-based servers that have the DNS server role installed.</li><li>All future security and non-security updates for 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 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>.</li></ul></div><h2>Additional information about this security update</h2><div>The following article contains 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/3161951” target=“_self”>3161951</a> MS16-071: Description of the security update for DNS Server: June 14, 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/en-us/safety/pc-security/updates.aspx” target=“_self”>Get security updates automatically</a>.<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/ms16-071” target=“_self”>Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-071</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</span></span></div><div><span><div><h4> Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 (all editions)</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 editions of Windows Server 2012:<br /><span>Windows-RT-KB3161951-x64.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2:<br /><span>Windows8.1-KB3161951-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 <span>See also</span>, 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/3161951” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3161951</a></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><a></a></div></body></html>