MS16-126: Security update for Microsoft Internet Messaging API: October 11, 2016

2016-10-1100:00:00

Microsoft

support.microsoft.com

5.3 Medium

CVSS3

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality Impact

HIGH

Integrity Impact

NONE

Availability Impact

NONE

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

2.6 Low

CVSS2

Access Vector

NETWORK

Access Complexity

HIGH

Authentication

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

PARTIAL

Integrity Impact

NONE

Availability Impact

NONE

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

0.956 High

EPSS

Percentile

99.4%

JSON

<html><body><p>Resolves a vulnerability in Windows that could allow information disclosure when the Microsoft Internet Messaging API improperly handles objects in memory.</p><h2>Summary</h2><div>This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Internet Messaging API improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could test for the presence of files on disk. <br /><br />To learn more about the vulnerability, see <a href=“https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms16-126” target=“_self”>Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-126</a>. </div><h2>More Information</h2><div><span>Important </span><br /><br /><ul><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 /><br /><ul><li><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/3193515” target=“_self”>3193515</a> MS16-126: Description of the security update for Microsoft Internet Messaging API: October 11, 2016</li><li><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/3192391” target=“_self”>3192391</a> October 2016 security only quality update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1</li><li><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/3185330” target=“_self”>3185330</a> October 2016 security monthly quality rollup for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1</li></ul><h3>Known issues in this security update</h3> <br /><br />After you install this security update, System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) Management Console crashes in State view.<br /><br />To resolve this issue for systems running Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, or Windows Server 2012 R2, install the following update:<br /><div><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3200006”>3200006 </a> System Center Operations Manager Management Console crashes after you install MS16-118 and MS16-126<br /></div>To resolve this issue for Windows 10 RTM, install the following update:<br /><div><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3199125”>3199125 </a> Cumulative Update for Windows 10 RTM: October 18, 2016<br /></div>To resolve this issue for Windows 10 Version 1511, install the following update:<br /><div><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3200068”>3200068 </a> Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1511: October 18, 2016<br /></div></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><h3>Method 2: Microsoft Update Catalog</h3><div>To get the stand-alone package for this update, go to the <a href=“http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/search.aspx?q=3196067” target=“_self”>Microsoft Update Catalog</a> website.<br /></div><div><div><div><span><span></span></span><span><span>Method 3: 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/ms16-126” target=“_self”>Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-126</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><br /><br /><h4>Windows Vista (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 names</span></td><td>For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:<br /><span>Windows6.0-KB3181707-x86.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:<br /><span>Windows6.0-KB3181707-x86.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>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/3181707” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3181707</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><br /><br /><h4>Windows Server 2008 (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 names</span></td><td>For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008:<br /><span>Windows6.0-KB3181707-x86.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008:<br /><span>Windows6.0-KB3181707-x86.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>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/3181707” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3181707</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><br /><br /><h4>Windows 7 (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 7:<br /><span>Windows6.1-KB3192391-x86.msu<br /></span>Security only</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7:<br /><span>Windows6.1-KB3185330-x86.msu<br /></span>Monthly rollup</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:<br /><span>Windows6.1-KB3192391-x64.msu<br /></span>Security only</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:<br /><span>Windows6.1-KB3185330-x64.msu<br /></span>Monthly rollup</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 /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/3192391” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3192391</a><br />See <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/3185330” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3185330</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><br /><br /><br /><h4>Windows Server 2008 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 x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:<br /><span>Windows6.1-KB3192391-x64.msu<br /></span>Security only</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:<br /><span>Windows6.1-KB3185330-x64.msu<br /></span>Monthly rollup</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:<br /><span>Windows6.1-KB3192391-ia64.msu<br /></span>Security only</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:<br /><span>Windows6.1-KB3185330-ia64.msu<br /></span>Monthly rollup</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>, 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/3192391” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3192391</a><br />See <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/3185330” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3185330</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><br /><br /><h3>How to obtain help and support for this security update</h3><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><a></a></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></body></html>