MS10-079: Vulnerabilities in Word could allow remote code execution

2019-11-0602:31:08

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<html><body><p>Resolves a security vulnerability that exists in Microsoft Word that could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified file is opened.</p><h2>Introduction</h2><div>Microsoft has released security bulletin MS10-079. To view the complete security bulletin, visit one of the following Microsoft websites: <ul><li>Home users:<div><a href=“http://www.microsoft.com/security/updates/bulletins/201010.aspx” target=“_self”>http://www.microsoft.com/security/updates/bulletins/201010.aspx</a></div><span>Skip the details</span>: Download the updates for your home computer or laptop from the Microsoft Update website now:<br /><div><a href=“http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/” target=“_self”>http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/</a></div></li><li>IT professionals:<div><a href=“http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-079.mspx” target=“_self”>http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-079.mspx</a></div></li></ul><span><h3>How to obtain help and support for this security update</h3> <br />Help installing updates: <br /><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/ph/6527” target=“_self”>Support for Microsoft Update</a><br /><br />Security solutions for IT professionals: <br /><a href=“http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bb980617.aspx” target=“_self”>TechNet Security Troubleshooting and Support</a><br /><br />Help protect your computer that is running Windows from viruses and malware:<br /><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_virsec_master” target=“_self”>Virus Solution and Security Center</a><br /><br />Local support according to your country: <br /><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx” target=“_self”>International Support</a><br /><br /></span></div><h2></h2><div><h3>More information about this security update</h3><h4>Known issues and additional information about this security update</h4>The following articles contain additional information about this security update as it relates to individual product versions. The articles may contain known issue information. If this is the case, the known issue is listed below each article link. <br /><ul><li><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2328360”>2328360 </a> MS10-079: Description of the security update for Word 2002: October 12, 2010<br /><br /><span>Known issue in security update 2328360</span><div>After you install this security update, you may have to accept the Microsoft Software License Terms when you start a Microsoft Office XP program. If you do not accept the Microsoft Software License Terms, the Office XP program may not start.</div></li><li><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2344911”>2344911 </a> MS10-079: Description of the security update for Word 2003: October 12, 2010</li><li><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2344993”>2344993 </a> MS10-079: Description of the security update for Word 2007: October 12, 2010</li><li><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2345000”>2345000 </a> MS10-079: Description of the security update for Word 2010: October 12, 2010</li><li><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2345009”>2345009 </a> MS10-079: Description of the security update for Word Viewer: October 12, 2010</li><li><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2345015”>2345015 </a> MS10-079: Description of the security update for Word Online 2010: October 12, 2010<br /><br /><span>Known issue in security update 2345015</span><div>When you install this security update, and you do not use the <strong><span>/quiet</span></strong> flag, you may receive a blank dialog box. This issue may occur when you click to select the <strong><span>Click here to accept the Microsoft Software License Terms</span></strong> check box and then click <strong><span>Continue</span></strong>. To safely ignore the blank dialog box and continue with the installation, click <strong><span>OK</span></strong>.</div></li><li><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2346411”>2346411 </a> MS10-079: Description of the security update for Office Web Applications 2010: October 12, 2010</li><li><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2345043”>2345043 </a> MS10-079: Description of the security update for the 2007 Office system and the Compatibility Pack for Microsoft Office 2007 File Formats: October 12, 2010</li><li><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2422343”>2422343 </a> MS10-079 and MS10-080: Description of the Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.6.1 Update</li><li><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2422352”>2422352 </a> MS10-079 and MS10-080: Description of the Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac 12.2.7 Update</li><li><a href=“https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2422398”>2422398 </a> MS10-079 and MS10-080: Description of the Open XML File Format Converter for Mac 1.1.7</li></ul></div></body></html>