MS16-116: Description of the security update for OLE Automation for VBScript Scripting Engine: September 13, 2016

Summary

This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker convinces a user of an affected system to visit a malicious or compromised website.

Note You must install two updates to be protected from the vulnerability discussed in this bulletin: The update in this bulletin, MS16-116, and the update in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-104.

To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-116.

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Important

• All future security and non-security updates for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 require update 2919355 to be installed. We recommend that you install update 2919355 on your Windows RT 8.1-based, Windows 8.1-based, or 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
Get security updates automatically.

Note For Windows RT 8.1, this update is available through Windows Update only.

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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Method 3: 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 MS16-116 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
Windows6.1-KB3184122-ia64.msu	23430267A0B436B895AC8B4BAC3E139F39A432CA	E4879E32FD46AA192E7AF375D1946686586C392FE8B2F4252A17F6B4A8BBD73C
Windows6.0-KB3184122-x86.msu	6588C1881BC2AE95D8F4DA90A361CCC35ACB27B2	87AF5169761756A3EB6A642B3FFE99997BA55BD31E87F236308364B520262452
Windows6.0-KB3184122-x64.msu	586C841FDDC62FA16A6B94778B2FA765B194BA3F	22F3F8434E0596772273C401DE70D44CD2C8191058E2BA446CFEC9CDB90749C5
Windows8.1-KB3184122-x86.msu	B5A9803762EED95C993FA98A9E1E2387DD6B7858	50E8D284F1A8E2B7DE156183306CCC4592C2836F21C4E648BD3F6E7A7BB26212
Windows6.0-KB3184122-ia64.msu	F90A6641FAEC2F59B9651FC8E76F5AFBB9AAB572	65A9937FEE435885044EE91165A9655B68BAC1427E037F5111E0438DB3371D0D
Windows8-RT-KB3184122-x64.msu	BD5CCB497BFAD85AF1E782B60FAE414DCAF561F8	D7C0CDD379DFDCA49C7AA2977120698C4EE8D0421723FA9655DCD8EEC9782C27
Windows6.1-KB3184122-x86.msu	B089E5636A040C884E659D466EEACD66668B5CDF	5424A06D311098E9630DEBE59AC93525E16CC96DA946B7C07A21AEF53A19760A
Windows8.1-KB3184122-x64.msu	1D2ECC8CAB70A9DCB8934625B8040DDDF57A080B	54D32AEDF803C74219C4A97343020FA868C984AB62002EB38E5F0D1699CE4002
Windows6.1-KB3184122-x64.msu	900D8481499F63ACA354CA127584CC231188C15E	D809D544256A42306A3B84CA219BAC8159CD9D92178AA46A3284AAF7327CC19D

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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.

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 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
  —|—|—|—
  6.1.760 1.18xxx| Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2| SP1| GDR
  6.1.760 1.23 xxx| Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2| SP1| 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 ia64-based versionsFile name| File version| File size| Date| Time| Platform
  —|—|—|—|—|—
  Oleaut32.dll| 6.1.7601.23512| 2,065,920| 06-Aug-2016| 15:10| IA-64
  Oleaut32.dll| 6.1.7601.23512| 581,632| 06-Aug-2016| 15:15| x86
  For all supported x86-based versionsFile name| File version| File size| Date| Time| Platform
  —|—|—|—|—|—
  Oleaut32.dll| 6.1.7601.23512| 581,632| 06-Aug-2016| 15:15| x86
  For all supported x64-based versionsFile name| File version| File size| Date| Time| Platform
  —|—|—|—|—|—
  Oleaut32.dll| 6.1.7601.23512| 877,056| 06-Aug-2016| 15:31| x64
  Oleaut32.dll| 6.1.7601.23512| 581,632| 06-Aug-2016| 15:15| x86

Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 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
  —|—|—|—
  6.0.600 2.19xxx| Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008| SP2| GDR
  6.0.600 2.23xxx| Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008| SP2| 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 x86-based versionsFile name| File version| File size| Date| Time| Platform
  —|—|—|—|—|—
  Oleaut32.dll| 6.0.6002.19680| 573,952| 12-Aug-2016| 18:56| x86
  Oleaut32.dll| 6.0.6002.24007| 573,952| 12-Aug-2016| 18:26| x86
  For all supported x64-based versionsFile name| File version| File size| Date| Time| Platform
  —|—|—|—|—|—
  Oleaut32.dll| 6.0.6002.19680| 862,208| 12-Aug-2016| 19:08| x64
  Oleaut32.dll| 6.0.6002.24007| 862,208| 12-Aug-2016| 18:43| x64
  Oleaut32.dll| 6.0.6002.19680| 573,952| 12-Aug-2016| 18:56| x86
  Oleaut32.dll| 6.0.6002.24007| 573,952| 12-Aug-2016| 18:26| x86
  For all supported ia64-based versionsFile name| File version| File size| Date| Time| Platform
  —|—|—|—|—|—
  Oleaut32.dll| 6.0.6002.19680| 2,023,424| 12-Aug-2016| 18:55| IA-64
  Oleaut32.dll| 6.0.6002.24007| 2,025,984| 12-Aug-2016| 18:25| IA-64
  Oleaut32.dll| 6.0.6002.19680| 573,952| 12-Aug-2016| 18:56| x86
  Oleaut32.dll| 6.0.6002.24007| 573,952| 12-Aug-2016| 18:26| x86

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 x86-based versionsFile name| File version| File size| Date| Time| Platform
  —|—|—|—|—|—
  Oleaut32.dll| 6.3.9600.18434| 611,576| 09-Aug-2016| 22:47| x86
  For all supported x64-based versionsFile name| File version| File size| Date| Time| Platform
  —|—|—|—|—|—
  Oleaut32.dll| 6.3.9600.18434| 803,176| 09-Aug-2016| 22:47| x64
  Oleaut32.dll| 6.3.9600.18434| 611,576| 09-Aug-2016| 22:47| x86

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
  —|—|—|—|—|—
  Oleaut32.dll| 6.2.9200.21950| 792,064| 07-Aug-2016| 16:47| x64
  Oleaut32.dll| 6.2.9200.21950| 573,952| 07-Aug-2016| 17:38| x86