MicrosoftKB3169996MS16-086: Cumulative security update for JScript and VBScript: July 12, 2016
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<html><body><p>Resolves a vulnerability in Windows that could allow remote code execution if a user visits a specially crafted website.</p><h2>Summary</h2><div>This security update resolves a vulnerability in the JScript and VBScript scripting engines in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user visits a specially crafted website. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user. If the current user is logged on by using administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerabilities could take control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts that have full user rights. <br /><br />To learn more about the vulnerability, see <a href=“https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms16-086” target=“_self”>Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-086</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/3169658” target=“_self”>3169658</a> MS16-086: Description of the security update for JScript 5.8 and VBScript 5.8: July 12, 2016</li><li><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/3169659” target=“_self”>3169659</a> MS16-086: Description of the security update for JScript 5.7 and VBScript 5.7: 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=“https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/safety/pc-security/updates.aspx” target=“_self”>Get security updates automatically</a>.<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=“https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms16-086” target=“_self”>Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-086</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><h4>Windows Vista (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 names</span></td><td>For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:<br /><span>Windows6.0-KB3169659-x86.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:<br /><span>Windows6.0-KB3169659-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>In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart. </td></tr><tr><td><span>Removal information</span></td><td>WUSA.exe does not support uninstalling updates. To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, click <strong>Control Panel</strong>, and then click <strong>Security</strong>. Under <strong>Windows Update</strong>, click <strong>View installed updates</strong>, and then select from the list of updates.</td></tr><tr><td><span>File information</span></td><td>See <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/3169659” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3169659</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><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 /><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-KB3169659-x86.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008:<br /><span>Windows6.0-KB3169659-x64.msu</span></td></tr><tr><td></td><td>For all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008:<br /><span>Windows6.0-KB3169659-ia64.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>In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart. </td></tr><tr><td><span>Removal information</span></td><td>WUSA.exe does not support uninstalling updates. To uninstall an update that is installed by WUSA, click <strong>Control Panel</strong>, and then click <strong>Security</strong>. Under <strong>Windows Update</strong>, click <strong>View installed updates</strong>, and then select from the list of updates.</td></tr><tr><td><span>File information</span></td><td>See <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/3169659” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3169659</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><h4>Windows Server 2008 R2 (Server Core)</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 x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:<br /><span>Windows6.1-KB3169658-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>In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart. </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>, click <strong>Windows Update</strong>, click <strong>View installed updates</strong>, and then select from the list of updates.</td></tr><tr><td><span>File information</span></td><td>See <a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/help/3169658” target=“_self”>Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3169658</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></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>
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