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Security Update for Microsoft Excel Viewer 2003 (KB958434) |
A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel Viewer 2003 that could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified file is opened. 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 Excel Viewer 2003 (KB958434).
Note: Users of Indonesian, Malay, Urdu, and Vietnamese language versions of Microsoft Excel Viewer 2003 can download and install this update. Refer to the Instructions section below for details.
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System Requirements
Operating Systems: Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
- This update applies to the following product: Microsoft Office Excel Viewer 2003.
- To install the update, you must have the following:
- Excel Viewer 2003 Service Pack 3 (SP3).
- Microsoft Windows Installer version 2.0 or later. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 and Microsoft Windows XP include this version of the Windows Installer. Otherwise, the latest version of Windows Installer is available as a separate download at the following locations:
Installation Instructions
: IT professionals should refer to the IT professional resources section.
Installation instructions
If you have Microsoft Excel Viewer 2003, 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 Excel Viewer 2003 (KB958434). 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.
- 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 (197147): Command-Line Switches For IExpress Software Update Packages.
See the Microsoft Knowledge Base article Description of the Security Update for Excel Viewer 2003 (KB958434) for further information about this update.