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Security Update for Microsoft Office System 2007 (KB954038) |
A security vulnerability exists in the Compatibility Pack for the 2007 Microsoft Office System that could allow arbitrary code to run when you open a maliciously modified file. This update resolves that vulnerability.
You can get specific information about this update in the Microsoft Knowledge Base article Description of the Security Update for Microsoft Office System 2007 (KB954038).
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System Requirements
Operating Systems: Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
- This update applies to the following product: Microsoft Office 2007.
- Supported Windows Installer Version: Windows Installer 3.1 or greater
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 includes Windows Installer 3.1. Windows Installer 3.1 is also available as a separate download at the following location:
Installation Instructions
: IT professionals should refer to the IT professional resources section.
Installation instructions
If you have Microsoft Office 2007, do one of the following:
- Use Microsoft Update (recommended). Microsoft Update consolidates updates provided by Windows Update and Office Update into one location and enables you to choose automatic delivery and installation of high-priority updates.
- Use Office Update on the Office Online Web site. Office Update automatically detects Office and prompts you to install updates and service packs that bring Office programs up-to-date.
- Install Security Update for Microsoft Office System 2007 (KB954038). To do this, follow these steps:
- Download the .exe file by clicking on the Download button at the top of the page, and then save the file to your hard disk drive.
- office2007-kb954038-fullfile-x86-glb.exe: You should download this file if you have access to your original product CD-ROM. You might need to provide the installation source during patch installation if you have previously updated your product.
- It is recommended that you quit any programs you are running.
- In Windows Explorer, double-click the .exe file that you saved to your hard disk drive, and follow the instructions on the screen.
IT professional resources
IT professional working in managed environments can find complete resources for deploying Office updates in an organization on the Microsoft Office Desktop Applications TechCenter.
The download for this update is available by clicking on the Download button at the top of the page. You can double-click the executable package to begin installation, or extract the patch files (MSP files) by using a command line. The command line and instructions are included in the Knowledge Base article Command line switches for Microsoft Self-Extractor packages (KB912203).
See the Microsoft Knowledge Base article Description of the Security Update for Microsoft Office System 2007 (KB954038) for further information about this update.