Description of the security update for Office 2016: May 8, 2018

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 the following Microsoft security advisories:

• Microsoft Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures CVE-2018-8147
• Microsoft Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures CVE-2018-8148
• Microsoft Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures CVE-2018-8157
• Microsoft Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures CVE-2018-8158

Note To apply this security update, you must have the release version of Office 2016 installed on the computer.Be aware that the update in the Microsoft Download Center applies to the Microsoft Installer (.msi)-based edition of Office 2016. It doesn’t apply to the Office 2016 Click-to-Run editions, such as Microsoft Office 365 Home (see Determining your Office version).

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.

• Download security update KB 4018327 for the 32-bit version of Office 2016
• Download security update KB 4018327 for the 64-bit version of Office 2016

More Information

Security update deployment information

For deployment information about this update, see security update deployment information: May 8, 2018.

Security update replacement information

This security update doesn’t replace any previously released update.

File hash information

Package name	Package hash SHA 1	Package hash SHA 2
graph2016-kb4018327-fullfile-x64-glb.exe	3CB9748ECF4768E03ECD0A8437A5C9652E66473B	DA189F51D5ED96914BFD851B0287BE5BD5102E7CC7103E718082FD6CF8BFCF86
graph2016-kb4018327-fullfile-x86-glb.exe	C4EAEC241E32BDFA3400F2EB166D318852C97533	0231CBAB12D63BCCC5C21EE5A4E34AC8FD8D0777EE0814A0936656DC528FF1E0

File informationThe English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.

For all supported x86-based versions of Office 2016

File identifier	File name	File version	File size	Date	Time
graph.exe	graph.exe	16.0.4690.1000	4417264	11-Apr-18	04:10

For all supported x64-based versions of Office 2016

File identifier	File name	File version	File size	Date	Time
graph.exe	graph.exe	16.0.4690.1000	5725416	11-Apr-18	04:13

How to get help and support for this security update

Help for installing updates: Windows Update: FAQSecurity solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Support and TroubleshootingHelp for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Microsoft SecureLocal support according to your country: International SupportPropose a feature or provide feedback on Office Core: Office User Voice portal