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MS15-033: Description of the security update for Office 2010: April 14, 2015


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Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office that could allow remote code execution if an attacker convinces a user to open or preview a specially crafted Microsoft Word file in an affected version of Office. To learn more about these vulnerabilities, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS15-033.

Note To apply this security update, you must have Service Pack 2 for Office 2010 installed on the computer.

To resolve the vulnerabilities, you have to apply the following updates:
  • 2965236 MS15-033: Description of the security update for Office 2010: April 14, 2015
  • 2553428 MS15-033: Description of the security update for Word 2010: April 14, 2015

Improvements and fixes

This update also contains fixes for the following nonsecurity issues:
  • When you move an image to an unprotected section of a Word 2010 document that contains a protected section, Word 2010 may crash.
  • Files that have an underscore (_) as a prefix in a directory are deleted incorrectly. This issue occurs after you create a Word 2010 document in a Universal Naming Convention (UNC) folder share and the document is based on a template whose name contains a number sign (#).

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How to obtain and install the update

Method 1: Microsoft Update

This update is available through Microsoft 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 Get security updates automatically.

Method 2: Microsoft Download Center

You can obtain the stand-alone update package through the Microsoft Download Center. To install the update, follow the installation instructions on the download page.

Download Download 32-bit (KB2965236)
Download Download 64-bit (KB2965236)

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More Information

Security update deployment information

Restart requirements

You may have to restart the computer after you install this security update.



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 is displayed that advises you to restart the computer.


To help reduce the possibility that a restart will be required, stop all affected services and close all applications that may use the affected files before you install this security update.

Learn about why you may be prompted to restart your computer after you install a security update on a Windows-based computer.

Removal information

Note We do not recommend that you remove any security update.

To remove this security update, use the Add or Remove Programs item or the Programs and Features item in Control Panel.

Note When you remove this security update, you may be prompted to insert the disc that contains Microsoft Office. Additionally, you may not have the option to uninstall this security update by using the Add or Remove Programs item or the Programs and Features item in Control Panel. There are several possible causes of this issue.

Learn about the ability to uninstall Office updates .

Replacement information

This security update replaces update 2956138.

File information
The English version of this security update has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.

For all supported x86-based versions of Office 2010

File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTime
Wwlibcxm.dll14.0.7147.500019,032,72820-Mar-152:02

For all supported x64-based versions of Office 2010

File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTime
Wwlibcxm.dll14.0.7147.500024,520,85620-Mar-152:09

How to obtain help and support for this security update
Help for installing updates: Support for Microsoft Update

Security solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Troubleshooting and Support

Help for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Virus Solution and Security Center

Local support according to your country: International Support

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