Summary

This security update resolves a remote code execution vulnerability that exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to correctly handle objects in memory. To learn more about the vulnerability, see Microsoft Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures CVE-2019-1331.Note To apply this security update, you must have the release version of Microsoft Office Online Server installed on the computer.  

Known issues in this update

  • After you install this security update, Office Online Server logging will be set to Verbose by default. We recommend that you change this setting to Medium by running the following command:

    Set-OfficeWebAppsFarm -LogVerbosity “Medium”

    Note After you run the command, you have to restart the Office Online Service. To do this, run the following command:

    Restart-Service WACSM

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 standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

Method 3: Microsoft Download Center

You can get the standalone 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 8, 2019.

Security update replacement information

This security update replaces previously released security update 4475528.

File hash information

File name

SHA1 hash

SHA256 hash

wacserver2019-kb4475595-fullfile-x64-glb.exe

669ECD9680D3D90F3C75FCA194AADFC36A3A4D2F

53D070E64C633AFA58A41CE6EE6EC6C07290FB3E44679FD36C0CFD77092F9480

File information

Download the list of files that are included in security update 4475595.

How to get help and support for this security update

Help for installing updates: Protect yourself online Help for protecting your Windows-based computer from viruses and malware: Microsoft Security Local support according to your country: International Support

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