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Security Update for Microsoft Office Word 2003 (KB2598332)

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A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office Word 2003 that could allow arbitrary code to run when a maliciously modified file is opened. This update resolves that vulnerability.
  • Details

    File name:
    Date Published:

    office2003-KB2598332-FullFile-ENU.exe

    5/4/2012

    Version:
    File size:

    1.0

    5.7 MB

  • System Requirements

    Supported Operating System

    Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP


      • This update applies to the following product:

      • Supported Windows Installer Version: Microsoft Windows Installer version 2.0 or later.
        • Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 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 location:

  • Install Instructions

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

      Installation instructions
      If you have Microsoft Office Word 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.


      • Install Security Update for Microsoft Office Word 2003 (KB2598332). 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 professionals working in managed environments can find complete resources for deploying Office updates in an organization on the Office System Suites and Programs 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 Microsoft Office Word 2003 (KB2598332) for further information about this update.

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