Security Bulletin
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-057 - Important
Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2731879)
Published: August 14, 2012 | Updated: January 30, 2013
Version: 2.1
General Information
Executive Summary
This security update resolves one privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Office. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted file or embeds a specially crafted Computer Graphics Metafile (CGM) graphics file into an Office file. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.
This security update is rated Important for all supported editions of Microsoft Office 2007 and Microsoft Office 2010. For more information, see the subsection, Affected and Non-Affected Software, in this section.
The security update addresses the vulnerability by disabling the loading of CGM graphics files in Microsoft Office applications. For more information about the vulnerabilities, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) subsection for the specific vulnerability entry under the next section, Vulnerability Information.
Recommendation. Customers can configure automatic updating to check online for updates from Microsoft Update by using the Microsoft Update service. Customers who have automatic updating enabled and configured to check online for updates from Microsoft Update typically will not need to take any action because this security update will be downloaded and installed automatically. Customers who have not enabled automatic updating need to check for updates from Microsoft Update and install this update manually. For information about specific configuration options in automatic updating in supported editions of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 294871. For information about automatic updating in supported editions of Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2, see Understanding Windows automatic updating.
For administrators and enterprise installations, or end users who want to install this security update manually, Microsoft recommends that customers apply the update at the earliest opportunity using update management software, or by checking for updates using the Microsoft Update service.
See also the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, later in this bulletin.
Known Issues. Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2731879 documents the currently known issues that customers may experience when installing this security update. The article also documents recommended solutions for these issues. When currently known issues and recommended solutions pertain only to specific releases of this software, this article provides links to further articles.
Affected and Non-Affected Software
The following software have been tested to determine which versions or editions are affected. Other versions or editions are either past their support life cycle or are not affected. To determine the support life cycle for your software version or edition, see Microsoft Support Lifecycle.
Affected Software
Office Suite and Other Software | Maximum Security Impact | Aggregate Severity Rating | Updates Replaced |
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Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2\ (KB2596615)\ \ Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2\ (KB2596754) | Remote Code Execution | Important | KB2584063 in MS11-073 replaced by KB2596615\ \ KB2288931 in MS10-105 replaced by KB2596754 |
Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3\ (KB2596615)\ \ Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3\ (KB2596754) | Remote Code Execution | Important | None |
Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions)\ (KB2687501)\ \ Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions)\ (KB2687510) | Remote Code Execution | Important | KB2584066 in MS11-073 replaced by KB2553260 or KB2687501 |
Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions)\ (KB2687501)\ \ Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions)\ (KB2687510) | Remote Code Execution | Important | KB2584066 in MS11-073 replaced by KB2553260 or KB2687501 |
Non-Affected Software
Office and Other Software |
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Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3 |
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac |
Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 |
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 2 and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 3 |
Microsoft Word Viewer |
Microsoft Excel Viewer 2007 Service Pack 2 and Microsoft Excel Viewer 2007 Service Pack 3 |
Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2007 Service Pack 2 and Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2007 Service Pack 3 |
Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2010 Service Pack 1 |
Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 Service Pack 1 (32-bit Edition) |
Microsoft Works 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Related to This Security Update
Why was this bulletin rereleased on December 11, 2012?
In order to address an issue involving specific digital certificates that were generated by Microsoft without proper timestamp attributes, Microsoft rereleased this bulletin to replace the KB2553260 and KB2589322 updates with the KB2687501 and KB2687510 updates respectively for Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1. For more information, see Microsoft Security Advisory 2749655.
I already successfully installed the original KB2553260 and KB2589322updates. Should I apply the rereleased update packages (KB2687501 and KB2687510respectively) released on December 11, 2012?
Yes. Although customers who already successfully installed the original updates do not need to install the rereleased updates to be protected from the vulnerability described in this bulletin, the rereleased updates (KB2687501 and KB2687510) replace the original updates (KB2553260 and KB2589322 respectively) with a higher product version for the applicable software.
Customers with the original updates applied will be offered the rereleased updates. Customers should apply all updates offered for the version of Microsoft Office software running on their systems.
Does the offer to update a non-vulnerable version of Microsoft Office software constitute an issue in the Microsoft update mechanism?
No. The update mechanism is functioning correctly in that it detects a product version for the applicable software on the system that is within the range of product versions that the update applies to and thus, offers the update.
Where are the file information details?
Refer to the reference tables in the Security Update Deployment section for the location of the file information details.
Where are the hashes of the security updates?
The SHA1 and SHA2 hashes of the security updates can be used to verify the authenticity of downloaded security update packages. For the hash information pertaining to this update, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2731879.
Why are multiple update packages available for some affected software?
The updates required to address the vulnerabilities described in this bulletin are offered across different updates packages as indicated in the Affected Software table due to the componentized servicing model for Microsoft Office.
There are multiple update packages available for each affected Microsoft Office software. Do I need to install all the updates listed in the Affected Software table for the software?
Yes. Customers should apply all updates offered for the software installed on their systems.
Do I need to install these security updates in a particular sequence?
No. Multiple updates for one version of Microsoft Office software can be applied in any sequence.
Does this update contain any security related changes to functionality?
Yes. In addition to the changes that are listed in the Vulnerability Information section of this bulletin, this update includes defense-in-depth changes for Microsoft Office 2007 and Microsoft Office 2010. These changes help to ensure that Microsoft Office applications properly handle WordPerfect graphic (WPG) files.
What is defense-in-depth?
In information security, defense-in-depth refers to an approach in which multiple layers of defense are in place to help prevent attackers from compromising the security of a network or system.
I have a non-vulnerable version of software installed, why am I being offered this update?
Some non-affected software, including Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, Microsoft Word Viewer, Microsoft Excel Viewer, and Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer, contain the vulnerable shared component of Microsoft Office, but because they do not access the vulnerable code, they are not affected by this vulnerability. However, since the vulnerable code is present, this update will be offered.
Does the offer to update a non-vulnerable version of Microsoft Office constitute an issue in the Microsoft update mechanism?
No, the update mechanism is functioning correctly in that it detects a lower version of the files on the system than in the update package and thus, offers the update.
I am using an older release of the software discussed in this security bulletin. What should I do?
The affected software listed in this bulletin have been tested to determine which releases are affected. Other releases are past their support life cycle. For more information about the product lifecycle, see the Microsoft Support Lifecycle website.
It should be a priority for customers who have older releases of the software to migrate to supported releases to prevent potential exposure to vulnerabilities. To determine the support lifecycle for your software release, see Select a Product for Lifecycle Information. For more information about service packs for these software releases, see Service Pack Lifecycle Support Policy.
Customers who require custom support for older software must contact their Microsoft account team representative, their Technical Account Manager, or the appropriate Microsoft partner representative for custom support options. Customers without an Alliance, Premier, or Authorized Contract can contact their local Microsoft sales office. For contact information, see the Microsoft Worldwide Information website, select the country in the Contact Information list, and then click Go to see a list of telephone numbers. When you call, ask to speak with the local Premier Support sales manager. For more information, see the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy FAQ.
Vulnerability Information
Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers
The following severity ratings assume the potential maximum impact of the vulnerability. For information regarding the likelihood, within 30 days of this security bulletin's release, of the exploitability of the vulnerability in relation to its severity rating and security impact, please see the Exploitability Index in the August bulletin summary. For more information, see Microsoft Exploitability Index.
Affected Software | CGM File Format Memory Corruption Vulnerability - CVE-2012-2524 | Aggregate Severity Rating |
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Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2 | Important \ Remote Code Execution | Important |
Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3 | Important \ Remote Code Execution | Important |
Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions) | Important \ Remote Code Execution | Important |
Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions) | Important \ Remote Code Execution | Important |
CGM File Format Memory Corruption Vulnerability - CVE-2012-2524
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Office handles specially crafted Computer Graphics Metafile (CGM) graphics files. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
To view this vulnerability as a standard entry in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures list, see CVE-2012-2524.
Mitigating Factors for CGM File Format Memory Corruption Vulnerability - CVE-2012-2524
Mitigation refers to a setting, common configuration, or general best-practice, existing in a default state, that could reduce the severity of exploitation of a vulnerability. The following mitigating factors may be helpful in your situation:
- An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.
- In a web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a website that contains a specially crafted CGM file that is used to exploit this vulnerability. In addition, compromised websites and websites that accept or host user-provided content or advertisements could contain specially crafted content that could exploit this vulnerability. In all cases, however, an attacker would have no way to force users to visit these websites. Instead, an attacker would have to convince users to visit the website, typically by getting them to click a link in an email message or Instant Messenger message that takes users to the attacker’s website.
- The vulnerability cannot be exploited automatically through email. For an attack to be successful a user must open an attachment that is sent in an email message.
Workarounds for CGM File Format Memory Corruption Vulnerability - CVE-2012-2524
Workaround refers to a setting or configuration change that does not correct the underlying vulnerability but would help block known attack vectors before you apply the update. Microsoft has tested the following workarounds and states in the discussion whether a workaround reduces functionality:
Do not open Office files or embed CGM files that you receive from untrusted sources or that you receive unexpectedly from trusted sources
Do not open Office files or embed CGM files that you receive from untrusted sources or that you receive unexpectedly from trusted sources. This vulnerability could be exploited when a user opens a specially crafted file.
FAQ for CGM File Format Memory Corruption Vulnerability - CVE-2012-2524
What is the scope of the vulnerability?
This is a remote code execution vulnerability.
What causes the vulnerability?
The vulnerability exists when Microsoft Office does not properly handle specially crafted CGM files causing corruption of memory that could lead to arbitrary code execution.
What might an attacker use the vulnerability to do?
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code as the current user. If the current user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker could take complete control of the affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.
How could an attacker exploit the vulnerability?
This vulnerability requires that a user open a specially crafted file with an affected version of Microsoft Office or insert a specially crafted CGM file into a document with an affected version of Microsoft Office.
In an email attack scenario, an attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sending a specially crafted file to the user and by convincing the user to open the file.
In a web-based attack scenario, an attacker would have to host a website that contains a specially crafted file that is used to attempt to exploit this vulnerability. In addition, compromised websites and websites that accept or host user-provided content could contain specially crafted content that could exploit this vulnerability. An attacker would have no way to force users to visit a specially crafted website. Instead, an attacker would have to convince users to visit the website, typically by getting them to click a link that takes them to the attacker's site.
What systems are primarily at risk from the vulnerability?
Systems where Microsoft Office is used, including workstations and terminal servers, are primarily at risk. Servers could be at more risk if administrators allow users to log on to servers and to run programs. However, best practices strongly discourage allowing this.
What does the update do?
The update addresses the vulnerability by disabling the loading of CGM graphics files in Microsoft Office applications.
When this security bulletin was issued, had this vulnerability been publicly disclosed?
No. Microsoft received information about this vulnerability through coordinated vulnerability disclosure.
When this security bulletin was issued, had Microsoft received any reports that this vulnerability was being exploited?
No. Microsoft had not received any information to indicate that this vulnerability had been publicly used to attack customers when this security bulletin was originally issued.
Update Information
Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance
Security Central
Manage the software and security updates you need to deploy to the servers, desktop, and mobile systems in your organization. For more information see the TechNet Update Management Center. The Microsoft TechNet Security website provides additional information about security in Microsoft products.
Security updates are available from Microsoft Update and Windows Update. Security updates are also available from the Microsoft Download Center. You can find them most easily by doing a keyword search for "security update."
For customers of Microsoft Office for Mac, Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac can help keep your Microsoft software up to date. For more information about using Microsoft AutoUpdate for Mac, see Check for software updates automatically.
Finally, security updates can be downloaded from the Microsoft Update Catalog. The Microsoft Update Catalog provides a searchable catalog of content made available through Windows Update and Microsoft Update, including security updates, drivers and service packs. By searching using the security bulletin number (such as, "MS12-001"), you can add all the applicable updates to your basket (including different languages for an update), and download to the folder of your choosing. For more information about the Microsoft Update Catalog, see the Microsoft Update Catalog FAQ.
Detection and Deployment Guidance
Microsoft provides detection and deployment guidance for security updates. This guidance contains recommendations and information that can help IT professionals understand how to use various tools for detection and deployment of security updates. For more information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 961747.
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) lets administrators scan local and remote systems for missing security updates as well as common security misconfigurations. For more information, see Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer.
The following table provides the MBSA detection summary for this security update.
Software | MBSA |
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Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2 and Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3 | Yes |
Microsoft Office 2010 and Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions) | Yes |
Microsoft Office 2010 and Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions) | Yes |
Note For customers using legacy software not supported by the latest release of MBSA, Microsoft Update, and Windows Server Update Services, please see Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer and reference the Legacy Product Support section on how to create comprehensive security update detection with legacy tools.
Windows Server Update Services
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) enables information technology administrators to deploy the latest Microsoft product updates to computers that are running the Windows operating system. For more information about how to deploy security updates using Windows Server Update Services, see the TechNet article, Windows Server Update Services.
Systems Management Server
The following table provides the SMS detection and deployment summary for this security update.
Software | SMS 2003 with ITMU | System Center Configuration Manager |
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Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2 and Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3 | Yes | Yes |
Microsoft Office 2010 and Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions) | Yes | Yes |
Microsoft Office 2010 and Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions) | Yes | Yes |
Note Microsoft discontinued support for SMS 2.0 on April 12, 2011. For SMS 2003, Microsoft also discontinued support for the Security Update Inventory Tool (SUIT) on April 12, 2011. Customers are encouraged to upgrade to System Center Configuration Manager. For customers remaining on SMS 2003 Service Pack 3, the Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates (ITMU) is also an option.
For SMS 2003, the SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates (ITMU) can be used by SMS to detect security updates that are offered by Microsoft Update and that are supported by Windows Server Update Services. For more information about the SMS 2003 ITMU, see SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates. For more information about SMS scanning tools, see SMS 2003 Software Update Scanning Tools. See also Downloads for Systems Management Server 2003.
System Center Configuration Manager uses WSUS 3.0 for detection of updates. For more information, see System Center.
For more detailed information, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 910723: Summary list of monthly detection and deployment guidance articles.
Note If you have used an Administrative Installation Point (AIP) for deploying Office 2003, you may not be able to deploy the update using SMS if you have updated the AIP from the original baseline. For more information, see the Office Administrative Installation Point heading in this section.
Office Administrative Installation Point
If you installed your application from a server location, the server administrator must update the server location with the administrative update and deploy that update to your system.
- For supported versions of Microsoft Office 2003, see Creating an Administrative Installation Point. For more information on how to change the source for a client computer from an updated administrative installation point to an Office 2003 original baseline source or Service Pack 3 (SP3), see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 902349.
Note If you plan to manage software updates centrally from an updated administrative image, you can find more information in the article, Distributing Office 2003 Product Updates. - For creating a network installation point for supported versions of Microsoft Office, see Create a network installation point for Microsoft Office.
Note If you plan to manage security updates centrally, use Windows Server Update Services. For more information about how to deploy security updates for Microsoft Office, see the Windows Server Update Services website.
Update Compatibility Evaluator and Application Compatibility Toolkit
Updates often write to the same files and registry settings required for your applications to run. This can trigger incompatibilities and increase the time it takes to deploy security updates. You can streamline testing and validating Windows updates against installed applications with the Update Compatibility Evaluator components included with Application Compatibility Toolkit.
The Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows Vista, a Windows Update, a Microsoft Security Update, or a new version of Windows Internet Explorer in your environment.
Security Update Deployment
Affected Software
For information about the specific security update for your affected software, click the appropriate link:
Microsoft Office 2007 (all editions)
Reference Table
The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, Deployment Information, in this section.
Inclusion in Future Service Packs | The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup |
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Deployment | |
Installing without user intervention | For supported editions of Microsoft Office 2007 software:\ mso2007-kb2596615-fullfile-x86-glb.exe /passive\ msconv972007-kb2596754-fullfile-x86-glb.exe /passive |
Installing without restarting | For supported editions of Microsoft Office 2007 software:\ mso2007-kb2596615-fullfile-x86-glb.exe /norestart\ msconv972007-kb2596754-fullfile-x86-glb.exe /norestart |
Update log file | Not applicable |
Further information | For detection and deployment, see the earlier section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance. |
Restart Requirement | |
Restart required? | In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.\ \ To help reduce the chance that a restart will be required, stop all affected services and close all applications that may use the affected files prior to installing the security update. For more information about the reasons why you may be prompted to restart, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 887012. |
HotPatching | Not applicable |
Removal Information | Use Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel. |
File Information | See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2596615 and\ Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2596754 |
Registry Key Verification | Not applicable |
Deployment Information (Comment: Note that Office Features are part of Administrative Installs, and this is not used in Office 2007.)
Installing the Update
You can install the update from the appropriate download link in the Affected and Non-Affected Software section. If you installed your application from a server location, the server administrator must instead update the server location with the administrative update and deploy that update to your system. For more information about Administrative Installation Points, refer to the Office Administrative Installation Point information in the Detection and deployment Tools and Guidance subsection.
This security update requires that Windows Installer 3.1 or later version be installed on the system.
To install the 3.1 or later version of Windows Installer, see one of the following Microsoft websites:
- Windows Installer 4.5 Redistributable for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
- Windows Installer 3.1 Redistributable for Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000
For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.
This security update supports the following setup switches.
Supported Security Update Installation Switches
Switch | Description |
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/? or /help | Displays usage dialog. |
/passive | Specifies passive mode. Requires no user interaction; users see basic progress dialogs but cannot cancel. |
/quiet | Specifies quiet mode, or suppresses prompts, when files are being extracted. |
/norestart | Suppresses restarting the system if the update requires a restart. |
/forcerestart | Automatically restarts the system after applying the update, regardless of whether the update requires the restart. |
/extract | Extracts the files without installing them. You are prompted for a target folder. |
/extract:<path> | Overrides the install command that is defined by author. Specifies the path and name of the Setup.inf or .exe file. |
/lang:<LCID> | Forces the use of a specific language, when the update package supports that language. |
/log:<log file> | Enables logging, by both Vnox and Installer, during the update installation. |
Note You can combine these switches into one command. For backward compatibility, the security update also supports many of the setup switches that the earlier version of the Setup program uses. For more information about the supported installation switches, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 262841.
Removing the Update
To remove this security update, use the Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel.
Note When you remove this update, you may be prompted to insert the 2007 Microsoft Office CD in the CD drive. Additionally, you may not have the option to uninstall the update from the Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel. There are several possible causes for this issue. For more information about the removal, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 903771.
Verifying that the Update Has Been Applied
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.File Version Verification
Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.- Click Start and then enter an update file name in the Start Search box.
- When the file appears under Programs, right-click the file name and click Properties.
- On the General tab, compare the file size with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
Note Depending on the edition of the operating system, or the programs that are installed on your system, some files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed. - You can also click the Details tab and compare information, such as file version and date modified, with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
Note Attributes other than the file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying that the update has been applied. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation. - Finally, you can also click the Previous Versions tab and compare file information for the previous version of the file with the file information for the new, or updated, version of the file.
Microsoft Office 2010 (all editions)
Reference Table
The following table contains the security update information for this software. You can find additional information in the subsection, Deployment Information, in this section.
Inclusion in Future Service Packs | The update for this issue will be included in a future service pack or update rollup |
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Deployment | |
Installing without user intervention | For Microsoft Office 2010 (32-bit editions) software:\ mso2010-kb2687501-fullfile-x86-glb.exe /passive\ msconv972010-kb2687510-fullfile-x86-glb.exe /norestart |
For Microsoft Office 2010 (64-bit editions) software:\ mso2010-kb2687501-fullfile-x64-glb.exe /passive\ msconv972010-kb2687510-fullfile-x64-glb.exe /passive | |
Installing without restarting | For Microsoft Office 2010 (32-bit editions) software:\ mso2010-kb2687501-fullfile-x86-glb.exe /norestart\ msconv972010-kb2687510-fullfile-x86-glb.exe /norestart |
For Microsoft Office 2010 (64-bit editions) software:\ mso2010-kb2687501-fullfile-x64-glb.exe /norestart\ msconv972010-kb2687510-fullfile-x64-glb.exe /norestart | |
Update log file | Not applicable |
Further information | For detection and deployment, see the earlier section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance. |
Restart Requirement | |
Restart required? | In some cases, this update does not require a restart. If the required files are being used, this update will require a restart. If this behavior occurs, a message appears that advises you to restart.\ \ To help reduce the chance that a restart will be required, stop all affected services and close all applications that may use the affected files prior to installing the security update. For more information about the reasons why you may be prompted to restart, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 887012. |
HotPatching | Not applicable |
Removal Information | Use Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel. |
File Information | See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2687501 and\ Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2687510 |
Registry Key Verification | Not applicable |
Deployment Information
Installing the Update
You can install the update from the appropriate download link in the Affected and Non-Affected Software section. If you installed your application from a server location, the server administrator must instead update the server location with the administrative update and deploy that update to your system. For more information about Administrative Installation Points, refer to the Office Administrative Installation Point information in the Detection and deployment Tools and Guidance subsection.
This security update requires that Windows Installer 3.1 or later version be installed on the system.
To install the 3.1 or later version of Windows Installer, see one of the following Microsoft websites:
- Windows Installer 4.5 Redistributable for Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP
- Windows Installer 3.1 Redistributable for Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2000
For more information about the terminology that appears in this bulletin, such as hotfix, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 824684.
This security update supports the following setup switches.
Supported Security Update Installation Switches
Switch | Description |
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/? or /help | Displays usage dialog. |
/passive | Specifies passive mode. Requires no user interaction; users see basic progress dialogs but cannot cancel. |
/quiet | Specifies quiet mode, or suppresses prompts, when files are being extracted. |
/norestart | Suppresses restarting the system if the update requires a restart. |
/forcerestart | Automatically restarts the system after applying the update, regardless of whether the update requires the restart. |
/extract | Extracts the files without installing them. You are prompted for a target folder. |
/extract:<path> | Overrides the install command that is defined by author. Specifies the path and name of the Setup.inf or .exe file. |
/lang:<LCID> | Forces the use of a specific language, when the update package supports that language. |
/log:<log file> | Enables logging, by both Vnox and Installer, during the update installation. |
Note You can combine these switches into one command. For backward compatibility, the security update also supports many of the setup switches that the earlier version of the Setup program uses. For more information about the supported installation switches, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 262841.
Removing the Update
To remove this security update, use the Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel.
Note When you remove this update, you may be prompted to insert the 2007 Microsoft Office CD in the CD drive. Additionally, you may not have the option to uninstall the update from the Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel. There are several possible causes for this issue. For more information about the removal, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 903771.
Verifying that the Update Has Been Applied
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
To verify that a security update has been applied to an affected system, you may be able to use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) tool. See the section, Detection and Deployment Tools and Guidance, earlier in this bulletin for more information.File Version Verification
Because there are several editions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your system. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.- Click Start and then enter an update file name in the Start Search box.
- When the file appears under Programs, right-click the file name and click Properties.
- On the General tab, compare the file size with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
Note Depending on the edition of the operating system, or the programs that are installed on your system, some files that are listed in the file information table may not be installed. - You can also click the Details tab and compare information, such as file version and date modified, with the file information tables provided in the bulletin KB article.
Note Attributes other than the file version may change during installation. Comparing other file attributes to the information in the file information table is not a supported method of verifying that the update has been applied. Also, in certain cases, files may be renamed during installation. If the file or version information is not present, use one of the other available methods to verify update installation. - Finally, you can also click the Previous Versions tab and compare file information for the previous version of the file with the file information for the new, or updated, version of the file.
Other Information
Acknowledgments
Microsoft thanks the following for working with us to help protect customers:
- Andrei Costin for reporting the CGM File Format Memory Corruption Vulnerability (CVE-2012-2524)
Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP)
To improve security protections for customers, Microsoft provides vulnerability information to major security software providers in advance of each monthly security update release. Security software providers can then use this vulnerability information to provide updated protections to customers via their security software or devices, such as antivirus, network-based intrusion detection systems, or host-based intrusion prevention systems. To determine whether active protections are available from security software providers, please go to the active protections websites provided by program partners, listed in Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) Partners.
Support
How to obtain help and support for this security update
- Help installing updates: Support for Microsoft Update
- Security solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Troubleshooting and Support
- Help protect your computer that is running Windows from viruses and malware: Virus Solution and Security Center
- Local support according to your country: International Support
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Revisions
- V1.0 (August 14, 2012): Bulletin published.
- V2.0 (December 11, 2012): Rereleased bulletin to replace the KB2553260 and KB2589322 updates with the KB2687501 and KB2687510 updates respectively for Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1. See the update FAQ for details.
- V2.1 (January 30, 2013): Clarified that customers with the KB2553260 and KB2589322 updates will be offered the KB2687501 and KB2687510 updates respectively for Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1. See the update FAQ for details.
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