Summary
This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Office. To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-121.
More information about this security update
The following articles contain more information about this security update as it relates to individual product versions. These articles may contain known issue information.
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KB3118308 MS16-121: Description of the security update for Word 2007: October 11, 2016
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KB3118331 MS16-121: Description of the security update for Word 2016: October 11, 2016
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KB3118345 MS16-121: Description of the security update for Word 2013: October 11, 2016
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KB3193438 MS16-121: Description of the security update for Office 2016 for Mac: October 11, 2016
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KB3118311 MS16-121: Description of the security update for Office 2010: October 11, 2016
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KB3118312 MS16-121: Description of the security update for Word 2010: October 11, 2016
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KB3127898 MS16-121: Description of the security update for Word Viewer: October 11, 2016
Nonsecurity-related fixes and improvements that are included in this security update
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This update provides the latest version of OneDrive for Business for Office collaboration synchronization integration. It also enables coauthoring of Office documents that are synchronized by OneDrive in a reliable and high-performance manner. This update lets you use Office together with the latest version of OneDrive for Business for improved online and offline user experiences for all files that are synchronized.Significant changes to the user experience include the following improvements:
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The ability to quickly open OneDrive synchronized files from anywhere (File Explorer, Most Recently Used list, or websites). This enables Office applications to open the correct file and keep all changes in synchronization.
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Rich collaboration and sharing experiences.
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Offline edits of synchronized files.
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Auto synchronization of the changes to the cloud as soon as you are online.
To be able take advantage of Office collaboration synchronization integration, you must also have the following updates installed:
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July 5, 2016, update for Skype for Business 2016 (KB3115268)
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MS16-088: Description of the security update for SharePoint Server 2016: July 12, 2016 (KB3115299)
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MS16-088: Description of the security update for Word 2016: July 12, 2016 (KB3115301)
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MS16-099: Description of the security update for Office 2016: August 9, 2016 (KB3115415)
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MS16-099: Description of the security update for Word 2016: August 9, 2016 (KB3115439)
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MS16-107: Description of the security update for Office 2016: September 13, 2016 (KB3118292)
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Contains fixes for the following nonsecurity issues:
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After you use the object model to delete a shape in the header in Word 2016, the SeekView command fails.
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Assume that you enter a password to open a document, and then you save the document using a macro in Word 2016. When you close and open the document and re-enter the password, the document can't be opened. This issue occurs because the password is truncated if the password contains more than 15 characters.
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Paragraph ID can't be set beyond 3,277th paragraph.
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When you print vertical documents in Word 2016, the right margin on the printout is incorrect.
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When you insert a shape over a table in Word 2016, it's inserted about an inch lower if the white spaces between pages are hidden.
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When you use the Japanese IME to input certain symbol characters, such as arrows, in Word 2016, these symbol characters are unexpectedly displayed in Segoe UI Emoji.
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After you set the section direction to "Right-to-Left" for a section in Word 2016, line numbers continue to be displayed on the left side of the section text.
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When you use Word Automation Services to update fields, table-related formulas are reset to a zero (0) value.
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More Information
Microsoft Office 2007 (all editions) and other softwareReference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Microsoft Word 2007 Service Pack 3:word2007-kb3118308-fullfile-x86-glb.exe |
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For Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack:wordconv2007-kb3118307-fullfile-x86-glb.exe |
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For Microsoft Word Viewer:office-kb3127898-fullfile-enu.exe |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
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. |
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Removal information |
Use the Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel. |
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File information |
See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3118308See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3118307See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3127898 |
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Registry key verification |
Not applicable |
Microsoft Office 2010 (all editions)Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions):kb24286772010-kb3118311-fullfile-x86-glb.exe |
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For Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions):kb24286772010- kb3118311-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
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For Microsoft Word 2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions):word2010- kb3118312-fullfile-x86-glb.exe |
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For Microsoft Word 2010 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions):word2010- kb3118312-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
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. |
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Removal information |
Use the Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel. |
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File information |
See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3118311See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 3118312 |
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Registry key verification |
Not applicable |
Microsoft Office 2013 (all editions)Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Microsoft Word 2013 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions):word2013-kb3118345-fullfile-x86-glb.exe |
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For Microsoft Word 2013 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions):word2013-kb3118345-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
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. |
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Removal information |
Use the Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel. |
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File information |
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Registry key verification |
Not applicable |
Microsoft Office 2013 RT (all editions)
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Deployment |
The 3118345 update for Microsoft Word 2013 RT is available via Windows Update. |
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Restart requirement |
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. |
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Removal information |
Click Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click Windows Update. Under See also, click Installed updates, and then select from the list of updates. |
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File information |
Microsoft Office 2016 (all editions)Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Microsoft Word 2016 (32-bit edition):word2016-kb3118331-fullfile-x86-glb.exe |
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For Microsoft Word 2016 (64-bit edition):word2016-kb3118331-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
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. |
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Removal information |
Use the Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel. |
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File information |
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Registry key verification |
Not applicable |
Office for Mac 2016Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Requirements |
To install this update, you must be running OS X Yosemite 10.10 or a later version |
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Previous Versions |
If you already have Office for Mac 2011 installed, you can run Office for Mac 2011 and Office 2016 for Mac side-by-side. If you want to remove Office for Mac 2011, see Uninstall Office 2011 for Mac |
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Installation |
This update is available from Microsoft AutoUpdate. AutoUpdate is provided together with Office. It automatically keeps Microsoft software up-to-date. To use AutoUpdate, start a Microsoft Office program, and then click Check for Updates on the Help menu. |
Office for Mac 2011Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Requirements |
Office for Mac 2011 14.1.0 or a later version installed on your computer. Also, make sure that the computer is running Mac OS X 10.5.8 or a later version of the Mac OS X operating system. To verify that the computer meets this prerequisite, click About This Mac on the Apple menu. To verify that Office for Mac 2011 14.1.0 is installed on your computer, follow these steps:On the Go menu, click Applications. Open the Microsoft Office 2011 folder, and then start any Office application. (For example, start Microsoft Word). On the application menu, click About <application>. In the About <application> dialog box, notice the version number that is displayed. The number should be 14.1.0 or a later version. |
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Previous Versions |
If you already have Office 2016 for Mac installed, and you do not want to receive Office for Mac 2011 updates, follow the steps in Uninstall Office 2011 for Mac to remove Office for Mac 2011. |
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Installation |
This update is available from Microsoft AutoUpdate. AutoUpdate is provided together with Office. It automatically keeps Microsoft software up-to-date. To use AutoUpdate, start a Microsoft Office program, and then click Check for Updates on the Help menu. |
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 (all editions)Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Word Automation Services on supported editions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 Service Pack 2:wdsrv2010-kb3118377-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
After you install this security update on all SharePoint servers, you must run the PSconfig tool to complete the installation process. You may have to restart the computer after you install this security update. 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 is displayed that advises you to restart the computer. To help reduce the possibility that a restart will be required, stop all affected services and close all applications that may use the affected files before you install this security update. See Why you may be prompted to restart your computer after you install a security update on a Windows-based computer for more information. |
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Removal information |
This security update cannot be removed. |
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File Information |
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Registry key verification |
Not applicable |
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 (all editions)Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Word Automation Services on supported editions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 Service Pack 2:wdsrvloc2013-kb3118352-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
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. |
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Removal information |
This security update cannot be removed. |
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File Information |
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Registry key verification |
Not applicable |
Microsoft Office Web Apps 2010 (all versions)Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For Microsoft Office Web Apps 2010 Service Pack 2:wac2010-kb3118384-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
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. |
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Removal information |
This security update cannot be removed. |
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File Information |
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Registry key verification |
Not applicable |
Microsoft Office Web Apps 2013 (all versions)Reference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For all supported editions of Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013 Service Pack 2:wacserver2013-kb3118360-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
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. |
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Removal information |
This security update cannot be removed. |
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File Information |
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Registry key verification |
Not applicable |
Microsoft Office Online ServerReference tableThe following table contains the security update information for this software.
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Security update file name |
For all supported editions of Office Online Server:wacserver2016-kb3127897-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
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Installation switches |
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Restart requirement |
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. |
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Removal information |
This security update cannot be removed. |
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File Information |
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Registry key verification |
Not applicable |
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