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Security Update for Office 2003: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873378)

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  • Version: 1
  • Category: Security Patch
  • Language: English

A vulnerability could allow arbitrary code to run when the system uses the converter to open a maliciously crafted document. The update resolves this vulnerability so that the files that the converter opens are handled appropriately.

You can get specific information about this update in the Microsoft Knowledge Base article Overview of the Security Update for Office 2003: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873378).

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System Requirements

Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Service Pack 3


  • This update applies to the following product: Microsoft Office 2003



Installation Instructions

Note

: Administrators should refer to the Administrator resources section.

Installation instructions
If you have Microsoft Office 2003, do the following:

  • Install Security Update for Office 2003: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873378). To do this, follow these steps:
  1. 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.
    • office2003-kb873378-fullfile-enu.exe : You might need to provide the installation source during patch installation if you have previously updated your product.
  2. It is recommended that you quit any programs you are running.

  3. In Windows Explorer, double-click the .exe file that you saved to your hard disk drive, and follow the instructions on the screen.


Administrator resources

Administrators working in managed environments can find complete resources for deploying Office updates in an organization on the Office Admin Update Center. On the home page of that site, look under Update Strategies section for the product version you are updating.

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 Overview of the Security Update for Office 2003: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873378) for further information about this update.

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