Description of the security update for the Windows DNSAPI remote code execution vulnerability in Windows Embedded POSReady 2009, and Windows Embedded Standard 2009: June 12, 2018

Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Windows Domain Name System (DNS) DNSAPI.dll when it fails to properly handle DNS responses.

To learn more about the vulnerability, go to CVE-2018-8225. For more information, see the Security Update Guide.

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 Windows Update: FAQ.

Method 2: Microsoft Update Catalog

To get the stand-alone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

More Information

File information

The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.

How to obtain help and support for this security update

Help for installing updates: Windows Update: FAQ

Security solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Support and Troubleshooting

Help for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Microsoft Secure

Local support according to your country: International Support

Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 and Windows Embedded Standard 2009 file information

File hash information

File name	SHA1 hash	SHA256 hash
WindowsXP-KB4293928-x86-Embedded-ENU.exe	A7875C9E80327CAEF6FB5DC416DAAE2AF3F98252	1A7046A6278B84386824476B49A2D54416941C3077341207A10789303EB8AD2D
Windows XP file information

For all supported x86-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Rpcrt4.dll	5.1.2600.7493	591,360	15-May-2018	17:27	x86	SP3	SP3QFE
Xpsp4res.dll	5.1.2600.7492	7,168	08-May-2018	23:52	x86	SP3	SP3QFE
Updspapi.dll	6.3.13.0	382,840	01-Feb-2018	21:28	x86	None	Not applicable