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 the following TechNet articles:

Note To apply this security update, you must have the release version of Service Pack 2 for Office 2010 installed on the computer.

Be aware that the update in the Microsoft Download Center applies to the Microsoft Installer (.msi)-based edition of Office 2010. It doesn't apply to the Office 2010 Click-to-Run editions, such as Microsoft Office 365 Home. (Determining your Office version)

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.

More Information

Security update deployment information

For deployment information about this update, see security update deployment information: April 10, 2018.

Security update replacement information

This security update replaces previously released security update 4011675.

File hash information

Package name

Package hash SHA 1

Package hash SHA 2

excel2010-kb4018362-fullfile-x86-glb.exe

C856B89CB5B32C4E7703F0B57F26208C0C122DB5

61900ADD202E6C7B3FE6BD6D296A2FBCD461006F83AECB133F422DA86A3082BE

excel2010-kb4018362-fullfile-x64-glb.exe

5A211FBDB2E368BA969CA56E546C49CF0DCA6483

B6A09DCD7C95FA047EA338CC0EB9C0E1AE106E42A9EAB2E5FFB35CD1CD905B5A

File information

The English version of this security update has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table.

For all supported x86-based versions of Excel 2010

File identifier

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

excel.exe

excel.exe

14.0.7197.5000

20,414,632

25-Mar-2018

11:07

excel.man

excel.exe.manifest

1,194

05-Nov-2009

11:00

xl12cnv.exe

excelcnv.exe

14.0.7197.5000

17,852,592

17-Mar-2018

09:33

xlcall32.dll

xlcall32.dll

14.0.7162.5000

10,432

13-Oct-2015

06:52

xlicons.exe

xlicons.exe

14.0.7120.5000

1,480,360

05-Mar-2014

06:06

For all supported x64-based versions of Excel 2010

File identifier

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

excel.exe

excel.exe

14.0.7197.5000

27,671,208

25-Mar-2018

11:09

excel.man

excel.exe.manifest

1,196

05-Nov-2009

11:23

xl12cnv.exe

excelcnv.exe

14.0.7197.5000

25,064,624

17-Mar-2018

09:39

xlcall32.dll

xlcall32.dll

14.0.7162.5000

10,944

13-Oct-2015

07:00

xlicons.exe

xlicons.exe

14.0.7120.5000

1,480,360

05-Mar-2014

06:06

How to get help and support for this security update

Help for installing updates: Support for Microsoft Update

Security solutions for IT professionals: TechNet Security Troubleshooting and Support

Help for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Virus Solution and Security Center

Local support according to your country: International Support

Propose a feature or provide feedback on Office: Office User Voice portal

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