Welcome to this month's overview of the Microsoft December 2015 Patch Day. The guide provides you with relevant information about all security and non-security patches that Microsoft released since the November 2015 Patch day.
The executive summary lists the most important information about this month's update. It is then followed by distribution information divided into operating system and other Microsoft product distribution.
The main part of the guide consists of all security bulletins Microsoft released this month, links to security updates and advisories, and non-security updates.
The last section lists information about downloads and how the updates can be obtained, as well as links to core Microsoft websites.
Executive Summary
Operating System Distribution
Windows 7 is the only operating system on the client side that is affected by two critical vulnerabilities. It is the only client operating system affected by MS15-130, a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Uniscribe.
Windows Server 2008 R2 is the only server operating system affected by the Bulletin.
Other Microsoft Products
Security Bulletins
Security Advisories and updates
Non-security related updates
How to download and install the December 2015 security updates
Updates are provided via Windows Update. The operating system should pick up those updates eventually but if you want to download those updates as fast as possible, you need to run a manual check for updates for that.
Updates can also be obtained from monthly released security images, from Microsoft's official Download Center, and by using third-party tools.
Additional information
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Martin, thank you, thank you, thank you.
Anything more about KB3112148?
Yes, the support page is finally up: December 2015, cumulative time zone update for Windows operating systems
“(KB3112343) – This update enables support for additional upgrade scenarios from Windows 7 to Windows 10”
Thanks once again, Martin, for the report. I was able to hide yet another attempt by MS to shove 10 down my throat. No matter how many of these I hide, the next month there’s another one, or past hidden ones return.
Getting real tired of your shit, Microsoft.
Don’t know why ppl are so keen on installing updates, especially during the W10 free upgrade window. They only marginally improve security. Try visiting a webpage infested with malware, your PC will become infected no matter if you have the latest updates or not.
I’ve stopped updating my Windows systems since this April. Will resume again once the W10 free upgrade period is over.
The smartest thing I ever did was disable all updates in Windows 8.1. They have screwed them up so bad I just couldn’t justify installing them anymore. I used to have lots of browser problems. Now I have almost none. I’d rather be part of a botnet than have my computer screw up constantly.
Before this W10 fiasco, I was already checking EVERY update descriptions from MS site.. imagine how I feel now. I have stopped updating too, disabled update service, I just can’t find the time or interest to fight against MS shit. Thanks MS! ALL faith in MS is lost, all. Linux is the way I’m heading.
Windows Updates for Windows 7 64-BIT – 2015-12-08 :
All were OK except KB3112343, added to my list of hidden updates.
No previously hidden updates reappeared, thanks to Santa Claus?
In the old days, I would just let the updates install freely. Now I come here first!
For Win 8.1, how about KB3108347, KB3108381, KB3109103, KB3102812?
Are these updates good or have any issues/backdoor/privacy issue/any other issues?
Hi Martin
unfortunately I installed without checking first. I therefore got KB112343 on my pc even though I’ve set the update-tools to only download important updates automatically. i’m too much of a tech- amateur to risk security issues, so I dare not disable the update service. what I don’t understand is that when I run the GWX-control program, mentioned by you in a former post, it tells me, that i have no hidden windows 10 upgrade stuff on my pc? besides: how do I uninstall KB112343?
You can uninstall any installed update from the command line. Tap on Windows, type cmd.exe, right-click on the result and select run as adminstrator.
Use the command wusa /uninstall /kb:112343 /quiet /norestart
Replace the kb: value as you see fit.
thank you for the instructions. However i guess i need to study the troubleshooting site of ultimate outsider. I installed the new version of GWX. it did alert me about the “get windows 10” app running. however it keeps displaying this warning although i’ve cleared the update cache via the button. easiest way would be to leave a comment on his website, but you can only do so if you have a google account! I’m so tired of these giant monopolies that tracks you all over the place.
“even though I’ve set the update-tools to only download important updates automatically. ”
KB112343 was, unfortunately, listed among “important” updates. I’m sure it really is important … to Microsoft!
Martin for some reason i have stopped getting your newsletter. Can you make sure I am on your list. my e-mail
is as shown by name name. on the submit comment link.
Thanks
Jim
Since the update, I’ve lost the Microsoft Office programs that I purchased. These were replaced with a Word Starter and some 2016 programs. Any idea how to reclaim Word? I’m working from home today and this is not helpful.
Thank you!
I don’t want every day to be an adventure, I just want my computers to wake up and go to work every morning. After the first update rendered several apps useless (Win7) computer, I turned all updates off, like I did on my XP machine long before MS stopped supporting it. Both now run smoothly and without glitches. SO tired of MS BS.
Hi Martin,
I have gone along with the most recent windows 10 update, which happened to me on Dec 14, 2015, I suppose this update included what you have listed above. However, I came across a problem right after the update and it persists til this moment. Ever since the update my wireless internet has been acting up, keeping jump on and off line. The network adapter seems to be the issue where it stopped detecting WiFi properly. Now every 10 -20 minutes my internet disconnects and troubleshoot wouldn’t do anything. I have tried to restore the system to just a few days before but unfortunately I couldn’t find a restore point for that. I have uninstalled the Network Adapter then reinstalled it. No luck. When I trouble shoot it sometimes the problem goes away for 10 minutes before the internet gets disconnected again. My adapter is Broadcom 802.11n Version 5.106.199.1. I wonder if there is any way at all to fix this? Or what update should I un-update using the command line to get back to where I was 4 days ago??
Thank you so much!
My computer started having browser problems after updating Windows 10 in early November, 2015. I reinstalled Windows 8 and then 8.1 and everything was fine until an early December 2015 8.1 update. The following day I began to have browser problems with long delays and hang ups. I did a system restore to the day prior to the last update and now everything is back to normal. Anyone have ideas about what happened? Seems like something in common between the Windows 10 and 8.1 updates.
This update fried one if our computers windows system. Any idea how to fix it. Windows will no longer work on that device.
On Dec 12 my laptop did a force update on me while I was using it afte the update was finished and they installed “new features” my laptops run complete slower to the point that watching a video on my laptop take forever to load, even booting up my laptop is taking longer than usual any idea how I can make my laptop go back to the way it was before the force update? And yes I tried system restore points my laptop couldn’t find any
My laptop often freezes as well programs take longer to load and often not responding constantly if I click something or move the mouse too fast