<html><body><p>Resolves a vulnerability in Windows that could allow Secure Boot security features to be bypassed if an attacker installs an affected policy on a target device. An attacker must have either administrative privileges or physical access to install a policy and bypass Secure Boot.</p><h2>Summary</h2><div>This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow Secure Boot security features to be bypassed if an attacker installs an affected policy on a target device. An attacker must have either administrative privileges or physical access to install a policy and bypass Secure Boot.<br /><br /><br /><br />To learn more about the vulnerability, see <a href=โhttps://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms16-094โ target=โ_selfโ>Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-094</a>. </div><h2>More Information</h2><div><span>Important</span><br /><br /><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=โhttps://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2919355โ target=โ_selfโ>2919355</a> to be installed. We recommend that you install update <a href=โhttps://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2919355โ target=โ_selfโ>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=โhttps://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh825699โ target=โ_selfโ>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 /><br /><ul><li><a href=โhttps://support.microsoft.com/help/3172727โ target=โ_selfโ>3172727</a> MS16-094: Description of the security update for secure boot: July 12, 2016 </li><li><a href=โhttps://support.microsoft.com/help/3163912โ target=โ_selfโ>3163912</a>ย Cumulative update for Windows 10: July 12, 2016</li><li><a href=โhttps://support.microsoft.com/help/3172985โ target=โ_selfโ>3172985</a>ย Cumulative update for Windows 10 Version 1511 and Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 4: July 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=โhttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/safety/pc-security/updates.aspxโ target=โ_selfโ>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=โhttps://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms16-094โ target=โ_selfโ>Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-094</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 8.1 (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 32-bit editions of Windows 8.1:<br /><span>Windows8.1-KB3172727-x86.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 8.1:<br /><span>Windows8.1-KB3172727-x64.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td><span>Installation switches</span></td><td>See <a href=โhttps://support.microsoft.com/help/934307โ target=โ_selfโ>Microsoft Knowledge Base article 934307</a></td></tr><tr><td><span>Restart requirement</span></td><td>You must restart the system after you apply this security update. </td></tr><tr><td><span>Removal information</span></td><td>To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, use the <span>/Uninstall</span> setup switch or Click <strong>Control Panel</strong>, click <strong>System and Security</strong>, and then click <strong>Windows Update</strong>. Under <span>See also</span>, click <span>Installed updates</span>, and then select from the list of updates. </td></tr><tr><td><span>File information</span></td><td>See <a href=โhttps://support.microsoft.com/help/3172727โ target=โ_selfโ>Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3172727</a></td></tr><tr><td><span>Registry key verification</span></td><td><span>Note</span> There is no registry key to validate the presence of this update. </td></tr></table></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 /><br /><br /><div><table><tr><td><span>Security update file name</span></td><td>For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012:<br /><span>Windows8-RT-KB3172727-x64.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For all supported editions of Windows Server 2012 R2:<br /><span>Windows8.1-KB3172727-x64.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td><span>Installation switches</span></td><td>See <a href=โhttps://support.microsoft.com/help/934307โ target=โ_selfโ>Microsoft Knowledge Base article 934307</a></td></tr><tr><td><span>Restart requirement</span></td><td>You must restart the system after you apply this security update. </td></tr><tr><td><span>Removal information</span></td><td>To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, use the <span>/Uninstall</span> setup switch or Click <strong>Control Panel</strong>, click <strong>System and Security</strong>, and then click <strong>Windows Update</strong>. Under <span>See also</span>, click <span>Installed updates</span>, and then select from the list of updates. </td></tr><tr><td><span>File information</span></td><td>See <a href=โhttps://support.microsoft.com/help/3172727โ target=โ_selfโ>Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3172727</a></td></tr><tr><td><span>Registry key verification</span></td><td><span>Note</span> There is no registry key to validate the presence of this update. </td></tr></table></div><h4> Windows RT 8.1 (all editions)</h4><span>Reference table</span><br /><br />The following table contains the security update information for this software.<br /><br /><br /><div><table><tr><td><span>Deployment</span></td><td>These updates are available via <a href=โhttp://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=21130โ target=โ_selfโ>Windows Update</a> only. </td></tr><tr><td><span>Restart Requirement</span></td><td>You must restart the system after you apply this security update. </td></tr><tr><td><span>Removal Information</span></td><td>Click <strong>Control Panel</strong>, click <strong>System and Security</strong>, and then click <strong>Windows Update</strong>. Under <span>See also</span>, click <span>Installed updates</span>, and then select from the list of updates. </td></tr><tr><td><span>File Information</span></td><td>See <a href=โhttps://support.microsoft.com/help/3172727โ target=โ_selfโ>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3172727</a></td></tr></table></div><h4> Windows 10 (all editions)</h4><span>Reference table</span><br /><br />The following table contains the security update information for this software.<br /><br /><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-KB3163912-x86.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td><br /></td><td>For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10:<br /><span>Windows10.0-KB3163912-x64.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td><br /></td><td>For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:<br /><span>Windows10.0-KB3172985 -x86.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td><br /></td><td>For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:<br /><span>Windows10.0-KB3172985 -x64.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td><span>Installation switches</span></td><td>See <a href=โhttps://support.microsoft.com/help/934307โ target=โ_selfโ>Microsoft Knowledge Base article 934307</a></td></tr><tr><td><span>Restart requirement</span></td><td>You must restart the system after you apply this security update. </td></tr><tr><td><span>Removal information</span></td><td>To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, use the <span>/Uninstall</span> setup switch or Click <strong>Control Panel</strong>, click <strong>System and Security</strong>, and then click <strong>Windows Update</strong>. Under <span> See also</span>, click <span>Installed updates</span>, and then select from the list of updates. </td></tr><tr><td><span>File information</span></td><td>See <a href=โhttps://support.microsoft.com/help/3163912โ target=โ_selfโ>Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3163912</a><br />See <a href=โhttps://support.microsoft.com/help/3172985โ target=โ_selfโ>Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3172985</a></td></tr><tr><td><span>Registry key verification</span></td><td><span>Note</span> There is no registry key 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=โhttps://support.microsoft.com/ph/6527โ target=โ_selfโ>Support for Microsoft Update</a><br /><br />Security solutions for IT professionals: <a href=โhttps://technet.microsoft.com/security/bb980617.aspxโ target=โ_selfโ>TechNet Security Troubleshooting and Support</a><br /><br />Help for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: <a href=โhttps://support.microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_virsec_masterโ target=โ_selfโ>Virus Solution and Security Center</a><br /><br />Local support according to your country: <a href=โhttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/locale.aspxโ target=โ_selfโ>International Support</a></div><br /></span></div></div></div><a></a></div></body></html>