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-2017-8742.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: September 12, 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

powerpoint2007-kb3213642-fullfile-x86-glb.exe

1386E47818267010EBCEE87366916D12C78C6E7C

7945059E964AB663230B8440C32CABC7CD9182E3199EA88C604FBDD7FDCC02BC

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 times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and 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 times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.

For all supported x86-based versions of PowerPoint 2007

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Powerpnt.exe

12.0.6775.5000

531,184

09-Aug-2017

07:35

x86

Ppcore.dll

12.0.6776.5000

8,072,944

25-Aug-2017

06:41

x86

Pptpia.dll

12.0.6775.5000

360,200

09-Aug-2017

07:35

x86

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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