Description of the security update for Word 2007: April 10, 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 Microsoft Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures CVE-2018-0950.

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

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 4018355 for the 32-bit version of Word 2007

More Information

Security update deployment information

For deployment information about this update, see security update deployment information: April 10, 2018.

Security update replacement information

This security update replaces previously released security update 4011721.

File hash information

Package name	Package hash SHA 1	Package hash SHA 2
word2007-kb4018355-fullfile-x86-glb.exe	64F6846E3333DC709D432DE2D3735A3B248818B2	79E176ACF407094FBA5EF23CF54AFC736EC06260CED7873FE99B5910E766D726

File informationThe 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 2007

File identifier	File name	File version	File size	Date	Time
winword.exe	winword.exe	12.0.6787.5000	419,008	25-Mar-2018	03:33
wwlib.dll	wwlib.dll	12.0.6787.5000	17,824,448	25-Mar-2018	03:33

How to get help and support for this security update

Help for installing updates: Support for Microsoft UpdateSecurity solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Troubleshooting and SupportHelp for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Virus Solution and Security CenterLocal support according to your country: International SupportPropose a feature or provide feedback on Office: Office User Voice portal