Security Bulletin
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-006 - Important
Vulnerability in SSL/TLS Could Allow Information Disclosure (2643584)
Published: January 10, 2012 | Updated: July 17, 2013
Version: 1.3
General Information
Executive Summary
This security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability in SSL 3.0 and TLS 1.0. This vulnerability affects the protocol itself and is not specific to the Windows operating system. The vulnerability could allow information disclosure if an attacker intercepts encrypted web traffic served from an affected system. TLS 1.1, TLS 1.2, and all cipher suites that do not use CBC mode are not affected.
This security update is rated Important for all supported releases of Microsoft Windows. For more information, see the subsection, Affected and Non-Affected Software, in this section.
The security update addresses the vulnerability by modifying the way that the Windows Secure Channel (SChannel) component sends and receives encrypted network packets. For more information about the vulnerability, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) subsection for the specific vulnerability entry under the next section, Vulnerability Information.
This security update also addresses the vulnerability first described in Microsoft Security Advisory 2588513.
Recommendation. The majority of customers have automatic updating enabled and will not need to take any action because this security update will be downloaded and installed automatically. Customers who have not enabled automatic updating need to check for updates and install this update manually. For information about specific configuration options in automatic updating, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 294871.
For administrators and enterprise installations, or end users who want to install this security update manually, Microsoft recommends that customers apply the update at the earliest opportunity using update management software, or by checking for updates using the Microsoft Update service.
See also the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, later in this bulletin.
Known Issues. Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2643584 documents the currently known issues that customers may experience when installing this security update. The article also documents recommended solutions for these issues.
Affected and Non-Affected Software
The following software have been tested to determine which versions or editions are affected. Other versions or editions are either past their support life cycle or are not affected. To determine the support life cycle for your software version or edition, visit Microsoft Support Lifecycle.
Affected Software
| Operating System | Maximum Security Impact | Aggregate Severity Rating | Bulletins Replaced by this Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows XP Service Pack 3\ (KB2585542) | Information Disclosure | Important | KB980436 in MS10-049 replaced by KB2585542 |
| Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2\ (KB2585542)\ \ Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2\ (KB2638806) | Information Disclosure | Important | KB975467 in MS09-059 and KB980436 in MS10-049 replaced by KB2585542\ \ No bulletin replaced by KB2638806 |
| Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2\ (KB2585542)\ \ Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2\ (KB2638806) | Information Disclosure | Important | KB975467 in MS09-059 and KB980436 in MS10-049 replaced by KB2585542\ \ No bulletin replaced by KB2638806 |
| Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2\ (KB2585542)\ \ Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2\ (KB2638806) | Information Disclosure | Important | KB975467 in MS09-059 and KB980436 in MS10-049 replaced by KB2585542\ \ No bulletin replaced by KB2638806 |
| Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems\ (KB2585542)\ \ Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems\ (KB2638806) | Information Disclosure | Important | KB975467 in MS09-059 and KB980436 in MS10-049 replaced by KB2585542\ \ No bulletin replaced by KB2638806 |
| Windows Vista Service Pack 2\ (KB2585542) | Information Disclosure | Important | KB975467 in MS09-059 and KB2207566 in MS10-085 replaced by KB2585542 |
| Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2\ (KB2585542) | Information Disclosure | Important | KB975467 in MS09-059 and KB2207566 in MS10-085 replaced by KB2585542 |
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2*\ (KB2585542) | Information Disclosure | Important | KB975467 in MS09-059 and KB2207566 in MS10-085 replaced by KB2585542 |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2*\ (KB2585542) | Information Disclosure | Important | KB975467 in MS09-059 and KB2207566 in MS10-085 replaced by KB2585542 |
| Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2\ (KB2585542) | Information Disclosure | Important | KB975467 in MS09-059 and KB2207566 in MS10-085 replaced by KB2585542 |
| Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems\ (KB2585542) | Information Disclosure | Important | KB2207566 in MS10-085 and KB2385678 in MS10-095 replaced by KB2585542 |
| Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1\ (KB2585542) | Information Disclosure | Important | No bulletin replaced by KB2585542 |
| Windows 7 for x64-based Systems\ (KB2585542) | Information Disclosure | Important | KB2207566 in MS10-085 and KB2385678 in MS10-095 replaced by KB2585542 |
| Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1\ (KB2585542) | Information Disclosure | Important | No bulletin replaced by KB2585542 |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems*\ (KB2585542) | Information Disclosure | Important | KB2207566 in MS10-085 and KB2385678 in MS10-095 replaced by KB2585542 |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1*\ (KB2585542) | Information Disclosure | Important | No bulletin replaced by KB2585542 |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems\ (KB2585542) | Information Disclosure | Important | KB2207566 in MS10-085 and KB2385678 in MS10-095 replaced by KB2585542 |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1\ (KB2585542) | Information Disclosure | Important | No bulletin replaced by KB2585542 |
*Server Core installation affected. This update applies, with the same severity rating, to supported editions of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 as indicated, whether or not installed using the Server Core installation option. For more information on this installation option, see the TechNet articles, Managing a Server Core Installation and Servicing a Server Core Installation. Note that the Server Core installation option does not apply to certain editions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2; see Compare Server Core Installation Options.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to This Security Update
Where are the file information details?
Refer to the reference tables in the Security Update Deployment section for the location of the file information details.
How is this security update related to MS11-099?
In order to be protected from the web-based attack vector through Internet Explorer for the SSL and TLS Protocols Vulnerability (CVE-2011-3389) as described in this bulletin, customers must install both this update, MS12-006, and the Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer, MS11-099.
Two different updates are needed because the modifications that are required to address the issue are located in different Microsoft products. This update, MS12-006, addresses the vulnerability affecting WinHTTP and provides the possibility to enable the protection system-wide. The MS11-099 update enables these protections for Internet Explorer.
Why does this bulletin contain two updates for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2003 operating systems?
This bulletin contains two updates, identified by package KB number, for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2003 operating systems, as specified in the Affected Software table. The two updates are necessary because the modifications that are required to address the vulnerability in Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2003 operating systems are located in separate components.
I am running a Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003 operating system. Do I need to install both updates offered for my system?
Yes. Customers should apply all updates offered for the operating system installed on their systems.
Do I need to install these security updates in a particular sequence?
No. Multiple updates for one version of Microsoft Windows can be applied in any sequence.
Does this update contain any security related changes to functionality?
Yes. By default, this update is enabled only in applications using the WinHTTP component. If you are a developer and want this security functionality enabled in your application, see the MSDN articles, AcquireCredentialsHandle (Schannel) function and SCHANNEL_CRED structure.
I am using an older release of the software discussed in this security bulletin. What should I do?
The affected software listed in this bulletin have been tested to determine which releases are affected. Other releases are past their support life cycle. For more information about the product life cycle, visit the Microsoft Support Lifecycle website.
It should be a priority for customers who have older releases of the software to migrate to supported releases to prevent potential exposure to vulnerabilities. To determine the support life cycle for your software release, see Select a Product for Lifecycle Information. For more information about service packs for these software releases, see Service Pack Lifecycle Support Policy.
Customers who require custom support for older software must contact their Microsoft account team representative, their Technical Account Manager, or the appropriate Microsoft partner representative for custom support options. Customers without an Alliance, Premier, or Authorized Contract can contact their local Microsoft sales office. For contact information, visit the Microsoft Worldwide Information website, select the country in the Contact Information list, and then click Go to see a list of telephone numbers. When you call, ask to speak with the local Premier Support sales manager. For more information, see the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy FAQ.
Vulnerability Information
Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers
The following severity ratings assume the potential maximum impact of the vulnerability. For information regarding the likelihood, within 30 days of this security bulletin's release, of the exploitability of the vulnerability in relation to its severity rating and security impact, please see the Exploitability Index in the January bulletin summary. For more information, see Microsoft Exploitability Index.
| Affected Software | SSL and TLS Protocols Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3389 | Aggregate Severity Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Windows XP Service Pack 3 | Important \ Information Disclosure | Important |
| Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | Important \ Information Disclosure | Important |
| Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 | Important \ Information Disclosure | Important |
| Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | Important \ Information Disclosure | Important |
| Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems | Important \ Information Disclosure | Important |
| Windows Vista Service Pack 2 | Important \ Information Disclosure | Important |
| Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | Important \ Information Disclosure | Important |
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2* | Important \ Information Disclosure | Important |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2* | Important \ Information Disclosure | Important |
| Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2 | Important \ Information Disclosure | Important |
| Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 | Important \ Information Disclosure | Important |
| Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 | Important \ Information Disclosure | Important |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1* | Important \ Information Disclosure | Important |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 | Important \ Information Disclosure | Important |
*Server Core installation affected. This update applies, with the same severity rating, to supported editions of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 as indicated, whether or not installed using the Server Core installation option. For more information on this installation option, see the TechNet articles, Managing a Server Core Installation and Servicing a Server Core Installation. Note that the Server Core installation option does not apply to certain editions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2; see Compare Server Core Installation Options.
SSL and TLS Protocols Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3389
An information disclosure vulnerability exists in SSL 3.0 and TLS 1.0 encryption protocols. This vulnerability affects the protocol itself and is not specific to the Windows operating system. This is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows the decryption of encrypted SSL/TLS traffic. This vulnerability primarily impacts HTTPS traffic, since the browser is the primary attack vector, and all web traffic served via HTTPS or mixed content HTTP/HTTPS is affected.
To view this vulnerability as a standard entry in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures list, see CVE-2011-3389.
Mitigating Factors for SSL and TLS Protocols Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3389
Mitigation refers to a setting, common configuration, or general best-practice, existing in a default state, that could reduce the severity of exploitation of a vulnerability. The following mitigating factors may be helpful in your situation:
- TLS 1.1, TLS 1.2, and all cipher suites that do not use CBC mode are not affected.
Workarounds for SSL and TLS Protocols Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3389
Workaround refers to a setting or configuration change that does not correct the underlying vulnerability but would help block known attack vectors before you apply the update. Microsoft has tested the following workarounds and states in the discussion whether a workaround reduces functionality:
Prioritize the RC4 Algorithm in server software on systems running Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or Windows Server 2008 R2
The attack only affects cipher suites that use symmetric encryption algorithms in CBC mode, such as AES, and does not affect the RC4 algorithm. You can prioritize the RC4 algorithm in server software in order to facilitate secure communication using RC4 instead of CBC. Refer to this MSDN article, Prioritizing Schannel Cipher Suites, to learn how to perform this operation.
Warning The client or server with which you are communicating must support the RC4 algorithm. If support for RC4 is not available, a different cipher suite will be used if one is available, and this workaround will be ineffective.
Enable TLS 1.1 and/or 1.2 in client software on systems running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2
You can enable a different version of the TLS protocol that is not affected by this vulnerability. You can do this by modifying the Advanced Security settings of Internet Explorer.
Note See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2643584 to use the automated Microsoft Fix it solution to enable or disable this workaround for TLS 1.1.
Interactive Method
To change the default protocol version to be used for HTTPS requests, perform the following steps:
- On the Internet Explorer Tools menu, click Internet Options.
- In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Advanced tab.
- In the Security category, select the Use TLS 1.1 and/or Use TLS 1.2 checkboxes.
- Click OK.
- Exit and restart Internet Explorer.
Warning Web servers that don’t support TLS 1.1 or 1.2 will perform the SSL negotiation with lower SSL/TLS versions, voiding the workaround.
Managed Deployment Method (Enable TLS 1.1 and disable SSLv2)
Save the following to a file with a .REG extension, such as Disable_SSLv2.reg:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings] "SecureProtocols"=dword:00000200You can apply this .reg file to individual systems by double-clicking it. You can also apply it across domains by using Group Policy. For more information about Group Policy, see the TechNet article, Group Policy collection.
Warning Web servers that don’t support TLS 1.1 will perform the SSL negotiation with lower SSL/TLS versions, voiding the workaround.
Enable TLS 1.1 in server software on systems running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2
You can enable TLS 1.1, which is not affected by the vulnerability.
See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2643584 to use the automated Microsoft Fix it solution to enable or disable this workaround for TLS 1.1.
Warning Web clients that don’t support TLS 1.1 will perform the SSL negotiation with lower SSL/TLS versions, voiding the workaround.
Managed Deployment Method (Enable TLS 1.1)
Save the following to a file with a .REG extension, such as Enable_TLSv11.reg:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.1\Client]" DisabledByDefault"=dword:00000000[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.1\Server] "DisabledByDefault"=dword:00000000You can apply this .reg file to individual systems by double-clicking it. You can also apply it across domains by using Group Policy. For more information about Group Policy, see the TechNet article, Group Policy collection.
Warning Web clients that don’t support TLS 1.1 will perform the SSL negotiation with lower SSL/TLS versions, voiding the workaround.
FAQ for SSL and TLS Protocols Vulnerability - CVE-2011-3389
What is the scope of the vulnerability?
This is an information disclosure vulnerability. An attacker who exploited the vulnerability could decrypt portions of encrypted traffic and retrieve information such as authentication cookies.
What causes the vulnerability?
The vulnerability is caused by a design flaw in the SSL and TLS protocols when Cipher-block chaining (CBC) mode of operation is used.
What are TLS and SSL?
The Transport Layer Security (TLS) Handshake Protocol is responsible for the authentication and key exchange necessary to establish or resume secure sessions. The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a predecessor of the Transport Layer Security protocol. Both TLS and SSL perform the same functions and support secure network communications using a combination of public and secret key technology.
For more information, see the TechNet article, How TLS/SSL works.
What might an attacker use the vulnerability to do?
An attacker monitoring an encrypted communication who successfully exploited this vulnerability could decrypt the intercepted encrypted traffic.
How could an attacker exploit the vulnerability?
An attacker could inject malicious code in an HTTP response or host a specially crafted website containing malicious code, forcing the browser to execute this malicious code. This code sends several requests, inside the same TLS/SSL session, to a third party HTTPS website, where cookies are sent automatically if a previous authenticated session exists. This is a required condition in order to exploit this vulnerability. The attacker needs to be able to intercept this HTTPS traffic in order to exploit this vulnerability in SSL, resulting in the possibility to decrypt portions of the encrypted traffic (for example, authentication cookies).
What systems are primarily at risk from the vulnerability?
Since the browser is the primary attack vector, any systems, such as workstations or terminal servers, that send and receive HTTPS traffic are at the most risk from this vulnerability.
What does the update do?
The update modifies the way that the Windows Secure Channel (SChannel) component sends and receives encrypted network packets. This addresses the vulnerability affecting WinHTTP and provides the possibility to enable the protection system-wide. However, in order to be protected from the web-based attack vector through Internet Explorer for this vulnerability, customers must install both this update, MS12-006, and the Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2618444), MS11-099.
When this security bulletin was issued, had this vulnerability been publicly disclosed?
Yes. This vulnerability has been publicly disclosed. It has been assigned Common Vulnerability and Exposure number CVE-2011-3389.
When this security bulletin was issued, had Microsoft received any reports that this vulnerability was being exploited?
No. Microsoft had seen examples of proof of concept code published publicly but had not received any information to indicate that this vulnerability had been publicly used to attack customers when this security bulletin was originally issued.
Update Information
Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance
Security Central
Manage the software and security updates you need to deploy to the servers, desktop, and mobile systems in your organization. For more information see the TechNet Update Management Center. The Microsoft TechNet Security website provides additional information about security in Microsoft products.
Security updates are available from Microsoft Update and Windows Update. Security updates are also available from the Microsoft Download Center. You can find them most easily by doing a keyword search for "security update."
Finally, security updates can be downloaded from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The Microsoft Update Catalog provides a searchable catalog of content made available through Windows Update and Microsoft Update, including security updates, drivers and service packs. By searching using the security bulletin number (such as, "MS07-036"), you can add all of the applicable updates to your basket (including different languages for an update), and download to the folder of your choosing. For more information about the Microsoft Update Catalog, see the Microsoft Update Catalog FAQ.
Detection and Deployment Guidance
Microsoft provides detection and deployment guidance for security updates. This guidance contains recommendations and information that can help IT professionals understand how to use various tools for detection and deployment of security updates. For more information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 961747.
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) allows administrators to scan local and remote systems for missing security updates as well as common security misconfigurations. For more information about MBSA, visit Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer.
The following table provides the MBSA detection summary for this security update.
| Software | MBSA |
|---|---|
| Windows XP Service Pack 3 | Yes |
| Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | Yes |
| Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 | Yes |
| Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | Yes |
| Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems | Yes |
| Windows Vista Service Pack 2 | Yes |
| Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2 | Yes |
| Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 | Yes |
| Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 | Yes |
Note For customers using legacy software not supported by the latest release of MBSA, Microsoft Update, and Windows Server Update Services, please visit Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer and reference the Legacy Product Support section on how to create comprehensive security update detection with legacy tools.
Windows Server Update Services
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) enables information technology administrators to deploy the latest Microsoft product updates to computers that are running the Windows operating system. For more information about how to deploy security updates using Windows Server Update Services, see the TechNet article, Windows Server Update Services.
Systems Management Server
The following table provides the SMS detection and deployment summary for this security update.
| Software | SMS 2003 with ITMU | Configuration Manager 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Windows XP Service Pack 3 | Yes | Yes |
| Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Vista Service Pack 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 | Yes | Yes |
| Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1 | Yes | Yes |
Note Microsoft discontinued support for SMS 2.0 on April 12, 2011. For SMS 2003, Microsoft also discontinued support for the Security Update Inventory Tool (SUIT) on April 12, 2011. Customers are encouraged to upgrade to System Center Configuration Manager 2007. For customers remaining on SMS 2003 Service Pack 3, the Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates (ITMU) is also an option.
For SMS 2003, the SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates (ITMU) can be used by SMS to detect security updates that are offered by Microsoft Update and that are supported by Windows Server Update Services. For more information about the SMS 2003 ITMU, see SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates. For more information about SMS scanning tools, see SMS 2003 Software Update Scanning Tools. See also Downloads for Systems Management Server 2003.
System Center Configuration Manager 2007 uses WSUS 3.0 for detection of updates. For more information about Configuration Manager 2007 Software Update Management, visit System Center Configuration Manager 2007.
For more information about SMS, visit the SMS website.
For more detailed information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 910723: Summary list of monthly detection and deployment guidance articles.
Update Compatibility Evaluator and Application Compatibility Toolkit
Updates often write to the same files and registry settings required for your applications to run. This can trigger incompatibilities and increase the time it takes to deploy security updates. You can streamline testing and validating Windows updates against installed applications with the Update Compatibility Evaluator components included with Application Compatibility Toolkit.
The Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Microsoft Windows Vista, a Windows Update, a Microsoft Security Update, or a new version of Windows Internet Explorer in your environment.
Security Update Deployment
Affected Software
For information about the specific security update for your affected software, click the appropriate link:
Windows XP (all editions)
Reference Table
The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, Deployment Information, in this section.
| Inclusion in Future Service Packs | The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup |
|---|---|
| Deployment | |
| Installing without user intervention | For Windows XP Service Pack 3:\ WindowsXP-KB2585542-x86-enu.exe /quiet |
| For Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB2585542-x64-enu.exe /quiet\ WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB2638806-x64-enu.exe /quiet | |
| Installing without restarting | For Windows XP Service Pack 3:\ WindowsXP-KB2585542-x86-enu.exe /norestart |
| For Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB2585542-x64-enu.exe /norestart\ WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB2638806-x64-enu.exe /norestart | |
| Update log file | For Windows XP Service Pack 3:\ KB2585542.log |
| For Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ KB2585542.log and KB2638806.log | |
| Further information | See the subsection, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance |
| Restart Requirement | |
| Restart required? | Yes, you must restart your system after you apply this security update. |
| HotPatching | Not applicable |
| Removal Information | For Windows XP Service Pack 3:\ Use Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel or the Spuninst.exe utility located in the %Windir%$NTUninstallKB2585542$\Spuninst folder |
| For Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ Use Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel or the Spuninst.exe utility located in the %Windir%$NTUninstallKB2585542$\Spuninst folder and the %Windir%$NTUninstallKB2638806$\Spuninst folder | |
| File Information | For Windows XP Service Pack 3:\ See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2585542 |
| For Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2585542 and Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2638806 | |
| Registry Key Verification | For Windows XP Service Pack 3:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows XP\SP4\KB2585542\Filelist |
| For Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2:\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows XP Version 2003\SP3\KB2585542\Filelist\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows XP Version 2003\SP3\KB2638806\Filelist |
Deployment Information
Installing the Update
When you install this security update, the installer checks whether one or more of the files that are being updated on your system have previously been updated by a Microsoft hotfix.
If you have previously installed a hotfix to update one of these files, the installer copies the RTMQFE, SP1QFE, or SP2QFE files to your system. Otherwise, the installer copies the RTMGDR, SP1GDR, or SP2GDR files to your system. Security updates may not contain all variations of these files. For more information about this behavior, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824994.
For more information about the installer, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 832475.
For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.
This security update supports the following setup switches.
| Switch | Description |
|---|---|
| /help | Displays the command-line options. |
| Setup Modes | |
| /passive | Unattended Setup mode. No user interaction is required, but installation status is displayed. If a restart is required at the end of Setup, a dialog box will be presented to the user with a timer warning that the computer will restart in 30 seconds. |
| /quiet | Quiet mode. This is the same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed. |
| Restart Options | |
| /norestart | Does not restart when installation has completed. |
| /forcerestart | Restarts the computer after installation and force other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first. |
| /warnrestart[:x] | Presents a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (The default setting is 30 seconds.) Intended for use with the /quiet switch or the /passive switch. |
| /promptrestart | Displays a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart. |
| Special Options | |
| /overwriteoem | Overwrites OEM files without prompting. |
| /nobackup | Does not back up files needed for uninstall. |
| /forceappsclose | Forces other programs to close when the computer shuts down. |
| /log:path | Allows the redirection of installation log files. |
| /integrate:path | Integrates the update into the Windows source files. These files are located at the path that is specified in the switch. |
| /extract[:path] | Extracts files without starting the Setup program. |
| /ER | Enables extended error reporting. |
| /verbose | Enables verbose logging. During installation, creates %Windir%\CabBuild.log. This log details the files that are copied. Using this switch may cause the installation to proceed more slowly. |
Note You can combine these switches into one command. For backward compatibility, the security update also supports the setup switches that the earlier version of the Setup program uses. For more information about the supported installation switches, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 262841.
Removing the Update
This security update supports the following setup switches.
| Switch | Description |
|---|---|
| /help | Displays the command-line options. |
| Setup Modes | |
| /passive | Unattended Setup mode. No user interaction is required, but installation status is displayed. If a restart is required at the end of Setup, a dialog box will be presented to the user with a timer warning that the computer will restart in 30 seconds. |
| /quiet | Quiet mode. This is the same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed. |
| Restart Options | |
| /norestart | Does not restart when installation has completed |
| /forcerestart | Restarts the computer after installation and force other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first. |
| /warnrestart[:x] | Presents a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (The default setting is 30 seconds.) Intended for use with the /quiet switch or the /passive switch. |
| /promptrestart | Displays a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart. |
| Special Options | |
| /forceappsclose | Forces other programs to close when the computer shuts down. |
| /log:path | Allows the redirection of installation log files. |
Verifying That the Update Has Been Applied
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.
File Version Verification
Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.
- Click Start, and then click Search.
- In the Search Results pane, click All files and folders under Search Companion.
- In the All or part of the file name box, type a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Search.
- In the list of files, right-click a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Properties.
Note Depending on the edition of the operating system, or the programs that are installed on your system, some of the files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed. - On the Version tab, determine the version of the file that is installed on your system by comparing it to the version that is documented in the appropriate file information table.
Note Attributes other than the file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying that the update has been applied. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation.
Registry Key Verification
You may also be able to verify the files that this security update has installed by reviewing the registry keys listed in the Reference Table in this section.
These registry keys may not contain a complete list of installed files. Also, these registry keys may not be created correctly when an administrator or an OEM integrates or slipstreams this security update into the Windows installation source files.
Windows Server 2003 (all editions)
Reference Table
The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, Deployment Information, in this section.
| Inclusion in Future Service Packs | The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup |
|---|---|
| Deployment | |
| Installing without user intervention | For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2003: WindowsServer2003-KB2585542-x86-enu.exe /quiet WindowsServer2003-KB2638806-x86-enu.exe /quiet |
| For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2003: WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB2585542-x64-enu.exe /quiet WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB2638806-x64-enu.exe /quiet | |
| For all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2003: WindowsServer2003-KB2585542-ia64-enu.exe /quiet WindowsServer2003-KB2638806-ia64-enu.exe /quiet | |
| Installing without restarting | For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2003: WindowsServer2003-KB2585542-x86-enu.exe /norestart WindowsServer2003-KB2638806-x86-enu.exe /norestart |
| For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2003: WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB2585542-x64-enu.exe /norestart WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB2638806-x64-enu.exe /norestart | |
| For all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2003: WindowsServer2003-KB2585542-ia64-enu.exe /norestart WindowsServer2003-KB2638806-ia64-enu.exe /norestart | |
| Update log file | KB2585542.log |
| KB2638806.log | |
| Further information | See the subsection, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance |
| Restart Requirement | |
| Restart required? | Yes, you must restart your system after you apply this security update. |
| HotPatching | This security update does not support HotPatching. For more information about HotPatching, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 897341. |
| Removal Information | Use Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel or the Spuninst.exe utility located in the %Windir%\$NTUninstallKB2585542$\Spuninst folder |
| Use Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel or the Spuninst.exe utility located in the %Windir%\$NTUninstallKB2638806$\Spuninst folder | |
| File Information | See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2585542 |
| See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2638806 | |
| Registry Key Verification | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows Server 2003\SP3\KB2585542\Filelist |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows Server 2003\SP3\KB2638806\Filelist |
Deployment Information
Installing the Update
When you install this security update, the installer checks whether one or more of the files that are being updated on your system have previously been updated by a Microsoft hotfix.
If you have previously installed a hotfix to update one of these files, the installer copies the RTMQFE, SP1QFE, or SP2QFE files to your system. Otherwise, the installer copies the RTMGDR, SP1GDR, or SP2GDR files to your system. Security updates may not contain all variations of these files. For more information about this behavior, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824994.
For more information about the installer, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 832475.
For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.
This security update supports the following setup switches.
| Switch | Description |
|---|---|
| /help | Displays the command-line options. |
| Setup Modes | |
| /passive | Unattended Setup mode. No user interaction is required, but installation status is displayed. If a restart is required at the end of Setup, a dialog box will be presented to the user with a timer warning that the computer will restart in 30 seconds. |
| /quiet | Quiet mode. This is the same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed. |
| Restart Options | |
| /norestart | Does not restart when installation has completed. |
| /forcerestart | Restarts the computer after installation and force other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first. |
| /warnrestart[:x] | Presents a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (The default setting is 30 seconds.) Intended for use with the /quiet switch or the /passive switch. |
| /promptrestart | Displays a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart. |
| Special Options | |
| /overwriteoem | Overwrites OEM files without prompting. |
| /nobackup | Does not back up files needed for uninstall. |
| /forceappsclose | Forces other programs to close when the computer shuts down. |
| /log:path | Allows the redirection of installation log files. |
| /integrate:path | Integrates the update into the Windows source files. These files are located at the path that is specified in the switch. |
| /extract[:path] | Extracts files without starting the Setup program. |
| /ER | Enables extended error reporting. |
| /verbose | Enables verbose logging. During installation, creates %Windir%\CabBuild.log. This log details the files that are copied. Using this switch may cause the installation to proceed more slowly. |
Note You can combine these switches into one command. For backward compatibility, the security update also supports many of the setup switches that the earlier version of the Setup program uses. For more information about the supported installation switches, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 262841.
Removing the Update
This security update supports the following setup switches.
| Switch | Description |
|---|---|
| /help | Displays the command-line options. |
| Setup Modes | |
| /passive | Unattended Setup mode. No user interaction is required, but installation status is displayed. If a restart is required at the end of Setup, a dialog box will be presented to the user with a timer warning that the computer will restart in 30 seconds. |
| /quiet | Quiet mode. This is the same as unattended mode, but no status or error messages are displayed. |
| Restart Options | |
| /norestart | Does not restart when installation has completed. |
| /forcerestart | Restarts the computer after installation and force other applications to close at shutdown without saving open files first. |
| /warnrestart[:x] | Presents a dialog box with a timer warning the user that the computer will restart in x seconds. (The default setting is 30 seconds.) Intended for use with the /quiet switch or the /passive switch. |
| /promptrestart | Displays a dialog box prompting the local user to allow a restart. |
| Special Options | |
| /forceappsclose | Forces other programs to close when the computer shuts down. |
| /log:path | Allows the redirection of installation log files. |
Verifying that the Update Has Been Applied
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.
File Version Verification
Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.
- Click Start, and then click Search.
- In the Search Results pane, click All files and folders under Search Companion.
- In the All or part of the file name box, type a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Search.
- In the list of files, right-click a file name from the appropriate file information table, and then click Properties.
Note Depending on the edition of the operating system, or the programs that are installed on your system, some of the files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed. - On the Version tab, determine the version of the file that is installed on your system by comparing it to the version that is documented in the appropriate file information table.
Note Attributes other than the file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying that the update has been applied. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation.
Registry Key Verification
You may also be able to verify the files that this security update has installed by reviewing the registry keys listed in the Reference Table in this section.
These registry keys may not contain a complete list of installed files. Also, these registry keys may not be created correctly when an administrator or an OEM integrates or slipstreams this security update into the Windows installation source files.
Windows Vista (all editions)
Reference Table
The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, Deployment Information, in this section.
| Inclusion in Future Service Packs | The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup |
|---|---|
| Deployment | |
| Installing without user intervention | For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:\ Windows6.0-KB2585542-x86.msu /quiet |
| For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:\ Windows6.0-KB2585542-x64.msu /quiet | |
| Installing without restarting | For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Vista:\ Windows6.0-KB2585542-x86.msu /quiet /norestart |
| For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Vista:\ Windows6.0-KB2585542-x64.msu /quiet /norestart | |
| Further information | See the subsection, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance |
| Restart Requirement | |
| Restart required? | Yes, you must restart your system after you apply this security update. |
| HotPatching | Not applicable. |
| Removal Information | WUSA.exe does not support uninstall of updates. To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
| File Information | See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2585542 |
| Registry Key Verification | Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Deployment Information
Installing the Update
When you install this security update, the installer checks whether one or more of the files that are being updated on your system have previously been updated by a Microsoft hotfix.
For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.
This security update supports the following setup switches.
Supported Security Update Installation Switches
| Switch | Description |
|---|---|
| /?, /h, /help | Displays help on supported switches. |
| /quiet | Suppresses the display of status or error messages. |
| /norestart | When combined with /quiet, the system will not be restarted after installation even if a restart is required to complete installation. |
Note For more information about the wusa.exe installer, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307.
Verifying That the Update Has Been Applied
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.
File Version Verification
Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.
- Click Start and then enter an update file name in the Start Search box.
- When the file appears under Programs, right-click the file name and click Properties.
- On the General tab, compare the file size with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
Note Depending on the edition of the operating system, or the programs that are installed on your system, some of the files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed. - You can also click the Details tab and compare information, such as file version and date modified, with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
Note Attributes other than the file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying that the update has been applied. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation. - Finally, you can also click the Previous Versions tab and compare file information for the previous version of the file with the file information for the new, or updated, version of the file.
Windows Server 2008 (all editions)
Reference Table
The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, Deployment Information, in this section.
| Inclusion in Future Service Packs | The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup |
|---|---|
| Deployment | |
| Installing without user intervention | For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008:\ Windows6.0-KB2585542-x86.msu /quiet |
| For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008:\ Windows6.0-KB2585542-x64.msu /quiet | |
| For all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008:\ Windows6.0-KB2585542-ia64.msu /quiet | |
| Installing without restarting | For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2008:\ Windows6.0-KB2585542-x86.msu /quiet /norestart |
| For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008:\ Windows6.0-KB2585542-x64.msu /quiet /norestart | |
| For all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008:\ Windows6.0-KB2585542-ia64.msu /quiet /norestart | |
| Further information | See the subsection, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance |
| Restart Requirement | |
| Restart required? | Yes, you must restart your system after you apply this security update. |
| HotPatching | Not applicable. |
| Removal Information | WUSA.exe does not support uninstall of updates. To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, click Control Panel, and then click Security. Under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
| File Information | See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2585542 |
| Registry Key Verification | Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Deployment Information
Installing the Update
When you install this security update, the installer checks whether one or more of the files that are being updated on your system have previously been updated by a Microsoft hotfix.
For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.
This security update supports the following setup switches.
Supported Security Update Installation Switches
| Switch | Description |
|---|---|
| /?, /h, /help | Displays help on supported switches. |
| /quiet | Suppresses the display of status or error messages. |
| /norestart | When combined with /quiet, the system will not be restarted after installation even if a restart is required to complete installation. |
Note For more information about the wusa.exe installer, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 934307.
Verifying That the Update Has Been Applied
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.
File Version Verification
Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.
- Click Start and then enter an update file name in the Start Search box.
- When the file appears under Programs, right-click the file name and click Properties.
- On the General tab, compare the file size with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
Note Depending on the edition of the operating system, or the programs that are installed on your system, some of the files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed. - You can also click the Details tab and compare information, such as file version and date modified, with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
Note Attributes other than the file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying that the update has been applied. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation. - Finally, you can also click the Previous Versions tab and compare file information for the previous version of the file with the file information for the new, or updated, version of the file.
Windows 7 (all editions)
Reference Table
The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, Deployment Information, in this section.
| Inclusion in Future Service Packs | The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup |
|---|---|
| Deployment | |
| Installing without user intervention | For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7:\ Windows6.1-KB2585542-x86.msu /quiet |
| For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:\ Windows6.1-KB2585542-x64.msu /quiet | |
| Installing without restarting | For all supported 32-bit editions of Windows 7:\ Windows6.1-KB2585542-x86.msu /quiet /norestart |
| For all supported x64-based editions of Windows 7:\ Windows6.1-KB2585542-x64.msu /quiet /norestart | |
| Further information | See the subsection, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance |
| Restart Requirement | |
| Restart required? | Yes, you must restart your system after you apply this security update. |
| HotPatching | Not applicable. |
| Removal Information | To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
| File Information | See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2585542 |
| Registry Key Verification | Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Deployment Information
Installing the Update
When you install this security update, the installer checks whether one or more of the files that are being updated on your system have previously been updated by a Microsoft hotfix.
For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.
This security update supports the following setup switches.
Supported Security Update Installation Switches
| Switch | Description |
|---|---|
| /?, /h, /help | Displays help on supported switches. |
| /quiet | Suppresses the display of status or error messages. |
| /norestart | When combined with /quiet, the system will not be restarted after installation even if a restart is required to complete installation. |
| /warnrestart:<seconds> | When combined with /quiet, the installer will warn the user before initiating restart. |
| /promptrestart | When combined with /quiet, the installer will prompt before initiating restart. |
| /forcerestart | When combined with /quiet, the installer will forcefully close applications and initiate restart. |
| /log:<file name> | Enables logging to specified file. |
| /extract:<destination> | Extracts the package contents to the destination folder. |
| /uninstall /kb:<KB Number> | Uninstalls the security update. |
Note For more information about the wusa.exe installer, see "Windows Update Stand-alone Installer" in the TechNet article, Miscellaneous Changes in Windows 7.
Verifying That the Update Has Been Applied
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.
File Version Verification
Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.
- Click Start and then enter an update file name in the Search box.
- When the file appears under Programs, right-click the file name and click Properties.
- On the General tab, compare the file size with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
Note Depending on the edition of the operating system, or the programs that are installed on your system, some of the files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed. - You can also click the Details tab and compare information, such as file version and date modified, with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
Note Attributes other than the file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying that the update has been applied. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation. - Finally, you can also click the Previous Versions tab and compare file information for the previous version of the file with the file information for the new, or updated, version of the file.
Windows Server 2008 R2 (all editions)
Reference Table
The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, Deployment Information, in this section.
| Inclusion in Future Service Packs | The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup |
|---|---|
| Deployment | |
| Installing without user intervention | For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:\ Windows6.1-KB2585542-x64.msu /quiet |
| For all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:\ Windows6.1-KB2585542-ia64.msu /quiet | |
| Installing without restarting | For all supported x64-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:\ Windows6.1-KB2585542-x64.msu /quiet /norestart |
| For all supported Itanium-based editions of Windows Server 2008 R2:\ Windows6.1-KB2585542-ia64.msu /quiet /norestart | |
| Further information | See the subsection, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance |
| Restart Requirement | |
| Restart required? | Yes, you must restart your system after you apply this security update. |
| HotPatching | Not applicable. |
| Removal Information | To uninstall an update installed by WUSA, use the /Uninstall setup switch or click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then under Windows Update, click View installed updates and select from the list of updates. |
| File Information | See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2585542 |
| Registry Key Verification | Note A registry key does not exist to validate the presence of this update. |
Deployment Information
Installing the Update
When you install this security update, the installer checks whether one or more of the files that are being updated on your system have previously been updated by a Microsoft hotfix.
For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.
This security update supports the following setup switches.
Supported Security Update Installation Switches
| Switch | Description |
|---|---|
| /?, /h, /help | Displays help on supported switches. |
| /quiet | Suppresses the display of status or error messages. |
| /norestart | When combined with /quiet, the system will not be restarted after installation even if a restart is required to complete installation. |
| /warnrestart:<seconds> | When combined with /quiet, the installer will warn the user before initiating restart. |
| /promptrestart | When combined with /quiet, the installer will prompt before initiating restart. |
| /forcerestart | When combined with /quiet, the installer will forcefully close applications and initiate restart. |
| /log:<file name> | Enables logging to specified file. |
| /extract:<destination> | Extracts the package contents to the destination folder. |
| /uninstall /kb:<KB Number> | Uninstalls the security update. |
Note For more information about the wusa.exe installer, see "Windows Update Stand-alone Installer" in the TechNet article, Miscellaneous Changes in Windows 7.
Verifying That the Update Has Been Applied
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.
File Version Verification
Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.
- Click Start and then enter an update file name in the Start Search box.
- When the file appears under Programs, right-click the file name and click Properties.
- On the General tab, compare the file size with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
Note Depending on the edition of the operating system, or the programs that are installed on your system, some of the files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed. - You can also click the Details tab and compare information, such as file version and date modified, with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
Note Attributes other than the file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying that the update has been applied. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation. - Finally, you can also click the Previous Versions tab and compare file information for the previous version of the file with the file information for the new, or updated, version of the file.
Other Information
Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP)
To improve security protections for customers, Microsoft provides vulnerability information to major security software providers in advance of each monthly security update release. Security software providers can then use this vulnerability information to provide updated protections to customers via their security software or devices, such as antivirus, network-based intrusion detection systems, or host-based intrusion prevention systems. To determine whether active protections are available from security software providers, please visit the active protections websites provided by program partners, listed in Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) Partners.
Support
- Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from Security Support or 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge for support calls that are associated with security updates. For more information about available support options, see Microsoft Help and Support.
- International customers can receive support from their local Microsoft subsidiaries. There is no charge for support that is associated with security updates. For more information about how to contact Microsoft for support issues, visit the International Support website.
Disclaimer
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Revisions
- V1.0 (January 10, 2012): Bulletin published.
- V1.1 (January 18, 2012): Added MS10-085 as a bulletin replaced by the KB2585542 update for Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems, Windows 7 for x64-based Systems, Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems, and Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems. This is an informational change only. There were no changes to the detection logic or the update files.
- V1.2 (July 9, 2013): Bulletin revised to announce a detection change in the Windows Vista packages for the 2585542 update to correct a Windows Update reoffering issue. This is a detection change only. Customers who have already successfully updated their systems do not need to take any action.
- V1.3 (July 17, 2013): Corrected the update replacement for the 2585542 update. This is a bulletin change only. There were no changes to the detection logic or update files.
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