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Security Update for Microsoft Office Excel Viewer (KB955935)

Brief Description
A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office Excel Viewer that could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified file is opened. This update resolves that vulnerability.

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Quick Details
File Name:excelviewer2007-kb955935-fullfile-x86-glb.exe
Version:1.0
Knowledge Base (KB) Articles:KB955935
Date Published:10/13/2008
Language:English
Download Size:7.4 MB
Estimated Download Time: 18 min 56K
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Overview

You can get specific information about this update in the Microsoft Knowledge Base article Description of the Security Update for Microsoft Office Excel Viewer (KB955935).

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System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1; Windows Vista; Windows XP Service Pack 2

  • This update applies to the following product: Microsoft Office Excel Viewer.



  • Supported Windows Installer Version: Windows Installer 3.1 or greater


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Instructions

Note: IT professionals should refer to the IT professional resources section.

Installation instructions
If you have Microsoft Office Excel Viewe, 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 Excel Viewer (KB955935). 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.
    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.


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 Excel Viewer (KB955935) for further information about this update.

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