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 advisory ADV170017.Note To apply this security update, you must have the release version of Service Pack 1 for Microsoft Office 2013 installed on the computer.

Be aware that the update in the Microsoft Download Center applies to the Microsoft Installer (.msi)-based edition of Office 2013. It doesn't apply to the Office 2013 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: October 10, 2017.

Security update replacement information

This security update doesn't replace any previously released update.

File hash information

Package name

Package hash SHA 1

Package hash SHA 2

ose2013-kb3172524-fullfile-x64-glb.exe

93BBB8567937E1A54A216C2EEAE582CEBE0B3575

C527A1FB6D97D86CC78EDF14F74F1BCA1567F85037731905DFC4E458851A33EB

ose2013-kb3172524-fullfile-x86-glb.exe

0AE89CB2C92E6833C1DAEA44B4B62CFD93AC4DD9

4473CF4BDA887EC71C73A3499F581AA170AAC7D14EF5ACADB0D8CEE392170040

File information

The English version of this security update has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the 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 the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.

For all supported x86-based versions of Office 2013

File identifier

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

ose.exe

ose.exe

15.0.4971.1000

159960

12-Sep-17

07:08

For all supported x64-based versions of Office 2013

File identifier

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

ose.exe

ose.exe

15.0.4971.1000

188632

12-Sep-17

07:08

How to get help and support for this security update

Help for installing updates: Windows Update FAQ

Security solutions for IT professionals: Security Support and Troubleshooting

Help for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Microsoft Secure

Local support according to your country: International Support

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

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