Description of the security update for PowerPoint 2013: December 11, 2018

This security update resolves vulnerabilities in MicrosoftOffice that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a speciallycrafted Office file. To learn more about these vulnerabilities, see MicrosoftCommon Vulnerabilities and Exposures CVE-2018-8628.

Note To apply this security update, you must have therelease version of Service Pack 1 for Microsoft Office 2013 installed on thecomputer.

Be aware that the update in the Microsoft Download Centerapplies to the Microsoft Installer (.msi)-based edition of Office 2013. Itdoesn't apply to the Office 2013 Click-to-Run editions, such as MicrosoftOffice 365 Home (see Determiningyour Office version).

Method 1: Microsoft Update

This update is available through Windows Update. When youturn on automatic updating, this update will be downloaded and installedautomatically. For more information about how to turn on automatic updating,see WindowsUpdate: FAQ.

Method 2: Microsoft Update Catalog

To get the standalone package for this update, go tothe MicrosoftUpdate Catalog website.

Method 3: Microsoft Download Center

You can get the standalone update package through theMicrosoft Download Center. Follow the installation instructions on the downloadpage to install the update.

• Downloadsecurity update 4461481 for the 32-bit version of PowerPoint 2013
• Downloadsecurity update 4461481 for the 64-bit version of PowerPoint 2013

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 securityupdate KB 4092453.

File hash information

File information

The English (United States) version of this software updateinstalls files that have the attributes that are listed in the followingtables. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated UniversalTime (UTC). The dates and times for these files on your local computer aredisplayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time(DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and times may change when you performcertain operations on the files.

      For all supported x86-based versions of PowerPoint 2013

      For all supported x64-based versions of PowerPoint 2013

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