Description of the security update for PowerPoint 2016: December 11, 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-2018-8628.Note To apply this security update, you must have the release version of Microsoft PowerPoint 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 UpdateThis update is available through Windows Update. When you turn on automatic updating, this update will be downloaded and installed automatically. For more information about how to turn on automatic updating, see Windows Update: FAQ.Method 2: Microsoft Update CatalogTo get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.Method 3: Microsoft Download CenterYou can get the standalone update package through the Microsoft Download Center. Follow the installation instructions on the download page to install the update.

• Download security update 4461532 for the 32-bit version of PowerPoint 2016
• Download security update 4461532 for the 64-bit version of PowerPoint 2016

Update information

Security update deployment informationFor deployment information about this update, see security update deployment information: December 11, 2018.Security update replacement informationThis security update replaces previously released security update KB 4461434.

File information

How to get help and support for this security update

Protect yourself online and at home: Windows Security support Help for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Microsoft SecureLocal support according to your country: International Support