MS12-065: Vulnerability in Microsoft Works could allow remote code execution: October 9, 2012

Microsoft has released security bulletin MS12-065. To view the complete security bulletin, go to one of the following Microsoft websites:

• Home users:
  http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/bulletins/201210.aspx
  Skip the details: Download the updates for your home computer or laptop from the Microsoft Update website now:
  http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/
• IT professionals:
  http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS12-065

How to troubleshoot issues with installing this security update

 If you encounter errors when you install this update through Microsoft Update or Windows Update, use one or both of the following methods:

• Run the Windows Update Fix it (50461) that is described in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article, and then try to install the security update again:
  2258121 You receive error code: 0x80070646, error code: 646, or error code: 1606 when you use Windows Update or Microsoft Update
• Download the update package to your computer from and then double-click the .msp file to install the update.

How to obtain help and support for this security update

Help installing updates: Support for Microsoft Update

Security solutions for IT professionals:
TechNet Security Troubleshooting and Support

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

Local support according to your country:
International Support
 

File information

The English (United States) 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 editions of Microsoft Works 9