MS16-152: Security update for Windows kernel: December 13, 2016

2016-12-1300:00:00

Microsoft

support.microsoft.com

5.5 Medium

CVSS3

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality Impact

HIGH

Integrity Impact

NONE

Availability Impact

NONE

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

2.1 Low

CVSS2

Access Vector

LOCAL

Access Complexity

LOW

Authentication

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

PARTIAL

Integrity Impact

NONE

Availability Impact

NONE

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

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<html><body><p>This security update resolves a vulnerability in Windows that could allow information disclosure when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory. It addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows kernel handles objects in memory.</p><h2>Summary</h2><div>The security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow information disclosure when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows kernel handles objects in memory. <br /><br />To learn more about the vulnerability, see <a href=“https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms16-152” target=“_self”>Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-152</a>.</div><h2>More Information</h2><div><span>Important </span><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>.</li></ul></div><h2>Additional information about this security update</h2><div>See the following articles for more information about Windows 10, Windows 10 version 1511, Windows 10 version 1607, and Windows Server 2016: <br /><ul><li><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4004230?preview” target=“_self”>Windows 10 RTM release notes (KB3205383)</a></li><li><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4004229?preview” target=“_self”>Windows 10 Version 1511 release notes (KB3205386)</a></li><li><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4004227?preview” target=“_self”>Windows 10 Version 1607 and Windows Server 2016 release notes (KB3206632)</a></li><li><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-sg/help/12387/windows-10-update-history” target=“_self”>Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 update history</a></li></ul></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 10 (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 10:<br /><span>Windows10.0-KB3205383-x86.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10:<br /><span>Windows10.0-KB3205383-x64.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:<br /><span>Windows10.0-KB3205386-x86.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1511:<br /><span>Windows10.0-KB3205386-x64.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 10 Version 1607:<br /><span>Windows10.0-KB3206632-x86.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 10 Version 1607:<br /><span>Windows10.0-KB3206632-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>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><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4004230?preview” target=“_self”>Windows 10 RTM release notes (KB3205383)</a><br /><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4004229?preview” target=“_self”>Windows 10 Version 1511 release notes (KB3205386)</a><br /><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4004227?preview” target=“_self”>Windows 10 Version 1607 and Windows Server 2016 release notes (KB3206632)</a></td></tr><tr><td><span>Registry key verification</span></td><td><span>Note</span> This update does not add a registry key to validate its installation.</td></tr></table></div><h4>Windows Server 2016 (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 2016:<br /><span>Windows10.0-KB3206632-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>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><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4004227?preview” target=“_self”> Windows 10 Version 1607 and Windows Server 2016 release notes (KB3206632)</a></td></tr><tr><td><span>Registry key verification</span></td><td><span>Note</span> This update does not add a registry key to validate its installation.</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>