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-2017-0195.Note To apply this security update, you must have the release version of Service Pack 1 for Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013 installed on the computer.

Deployment information

For deployment details for this security update, go to the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Security update deployment information: April 11, 2017

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 replacement information

This security update replaces previously released security update KB3172457.

File hash information

Package Name

Package Hash SHA 1

Package Hash SHA 2

wacserver2013-kb3178725-fullfile-x64-glb.exe

B1471EF17EC4C50F4AA505CDF0ED056115FCA1CF

7E1D5FDD695E054D515A743732BAFF567D524AA9022B80639539586E0C7F6FDB

File information

For the list of files that cumulative update KB3178725 contains, download the file information for update KB3178725.

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: Windows Secure Local support according to your country: International Support

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

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