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-2018-1026 and Microsoft Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures CVE-2018-1030.
Note To apply this security update, you must have the release version of Office 2016 installed on the computer.
Be aware that the update in the Microsoft Download Center applies to the Microsoft Installer (.msi)-based edition of Office 2016. It doesn't apply to the Office 2016 Click-to-Run editions, such as Microsoft Office 365 Home. (Determining your Office version)
Improvements and fixes
This security update contains improvements and fixes for the following nonsecurity issues:
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When you try to open a presentation file that have an invalid data labels range in a chart, you may receive an error message that resembles the following:
PowerPoint found a problem with content in Path/FileName.pptx. PowerPoint can attempt to repair the presentation.
After you install this update, the invalid data labels range will be safely ignored so that you can successfully open the file.
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 4011095.
File hash information
|
Package name |
Package hash SHA 1 |
Package hash SHA 2 |
|---|---|---|
|
chart2016-kb4018319-fullfile-x86-glb.exe |
B45A5E5FF93069945FF4D0C2139DB0FFF834B27B |
C955E4C5BA5CDB8122E402F7EF00F49B8D8752E2DCBBCE7CE7CB469D94C41AC7 |
|
chart2016-kb4018319-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
20B519D4D51D8B1C89C38C5DB8795B97B200879F |
8BE256A6DB541FE1043B2CAD1628A8A5570BBF50933754FC3B51131D2561AC11 |
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 Office 2016
|
File identifier |
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
chart.dll |
chart.dll |
16.0.4678.1000 |
8341712 |
14-Mar-18 |
10:12 |
For all supported x64-based versions of Office 2016
|
File identifier |
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
chart.dll |
chart.dll |
16.0.4678.1000 |
11509464 |
14-Mar-18 |
10:14 |
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 Core: Office User Voice portal
