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MS17-014: Description of the security update for Excel Viewer 2007: March 14, 2017

Summary

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Office file. To learn more about these vulnerabilities, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS17-014.

Note To apply this security update, you must have the release version of Service Pack 3 for Microsoft Office Excel Viewer 2007 installed on the computer.

For a complete list of affected versions of Microsoft Office software, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 4013241.

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Improvements and fixes

This security update contains improvements and fixes for the following nonsecurity issues:
  • When you use the Allow Users to Edit Ranges function to add a user to a range of data in Microsoft Excel 2007, Excel may crash.

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How to get and install the update

Method 1: Microsoft Update

This update is available from Microsoft Update. When you turn on automatic updating, this update will be downloaded and installed automatically. For more information about how to get security updates automatically, see Windows Update: FAQ.

Method 2: Microsoft Update Catalog

To get the stand-alone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

Method 3: Microsoft Download Center

You can get the stand-alone update package through the Microsoft Download Center. Follow the installation instructions on the download page to install the update.

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More Information

Security update deployment information

For deployment information about this update, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 4013241.

Security update replacement information

This security update replaces previously released security update KB3128023.

File hash information

Package Name Package Hash SHA 1 Package Hash SHA 2
xlview2007-kb3178680-fullfile-x86-glb.exe 9C38330854FFF47893EACACA95F9CF75E4F36512 1EE26753B81DB4FD4F88AE613583D6C09ACD739D8DB952FD86EFFD5826EABA37

File information

The English version of this security update has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table.
 

For all supported x86-based versions of Excel Viewer 2007

File identifier File name File version File size Date Time
xlview.exe xlview.exe 12.0.6765.5000 13,261,560 16-Feb-2017 10:07

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How to get help and support for this security update

Help for installing updates: Windows Update FAQ

Security solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Support and Troubleshooting

Help for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Microsoft Secure

Local support according to your country: International Support

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Article Info
Article ID : 3178680
Revision : 12
Created on : 3/24/2017
Published on : 11/6/2019
Exists online : False
Views : 401