Summary
This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Office file. To learn more about these vulnerabilities, see Microsoft Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures CVE-2018-8628.
Note To apply this security update, you must have the release version of Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2007 Service Pack 2 installed on a computer that's running Windows Embedded POSReady 2009.
How to get and install the update
Method 1: Microsoft Update
This update is available from Microsoft Update. When you turn on automatic updating, this update will be downloaded and installed automatically. For more information about how to get security updates automatically, see Windows Update: FAQ.
Method 2: Microsoft Update Catalog
To get the stand-alone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.
Method 3: Microsoft Download Center
You can get the stand-alone update package through the Microsoft Download Center. Follow the installation instructions on the download page to install the update.
Update information
Security update deployment information
For deployment information about this update, see security update deployment information: December 11, 2018.
Security update replacement information
This security update replaces previously released security update KB 2596912.
File information
File hash information
File name |
SHA1 hash |
SHA256 hash |
---|---|---|
pptview2007-kb2597975-fullfile-x86-glb.exe |
629DEA4BD0C9FA152B644971A66CF23B6566FA0F |
9BD7A3EE226CAA342791CD8AF3CE4CCFB225FC2A1BDFB14FFF3E2FE26F95401A |
File information
The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.
For all supported x86-based versions of PowerPoint Viewer 2007
File identifier |
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
pptview.exe |
pptview.exe |
12.0.6805.5000 |
2,023,576 |
13-Nov-2018 |
11:04 |
pptview.exe_0001 |
pptview.exe |
12.0.6805.5000 |
2,023,576 |
13-Nov-2018 |
11:04 |
How to get help and support for this security update
Protect yourself online and at home: Windows Security support
Help for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Microsoft Secure
Local support according to your country: International Support