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-2018-1027 and Microsoft Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures CVE-2018-1029.Note To apply this security update, you must have the release version of Service Pack 3 for the 2007 Microsoft Office Suite installed on the computer.

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 4011605.

File hash information

Package name

Package hash SHA 1

Package hash SHA 2

xlconv2007-kb4011717-fullfile-x86-glb.exe

3A0BC5AF9A2CFA6D702F90B8AA0BE54F55DB9B4C

CF2F750749F59445D3824807B46EB729FA48E704049BA185BF0D5662DEF206B6

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 Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 3

File identifier

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

xl12cnv.exe

excelcnv.exe|excelconv.exe

12.0.6787.5000

15,165,640

22-Mar-2018

04:39

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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