MS16-148: Description of the security update for Word Viewer: December 13, 2016

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 MS16-148.

Note To apply this security update, you must have the release version of Service Pack 3 for Microsoft Word Viewer 2003 installed on the computer.

For a complete list of affected versions of Microsoft Office software, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3204068.

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 andinstalled 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.

• Download the security update KB3128043 for the 32-bit version of Word Viewer

More Information

Security update deployment information

For deployment information about this update, see Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3204068.

Security update replacement information

This security update replaces previously released security update 3118297.

File hash information

Package Name	Package Hash SHA 1	Package Hash SHA 2
office2003-kb3128043-fullfile-enu.exe	E0F2DFF30127233EA60E67D3BDC04CC39E839958	6614DADFC240ED0AE9793F29061FB3DA4BB20A9B823D4FF5947E2D860D67362A

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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 Word ViewerFile identifier	File name	File version	File size	Date	Time
ietag.dll		11.0.8164	167,256	19-Apr-2007	09:09
mso.dll		11.0.8438	11,669,144	28-Nov-2016	07:22

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How to get 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

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