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-2018-0923. Note To apply this security update, you must have the release version of Service Pack 1 for Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 installed on the computer.
Improvements and fixes
This security update fixes for the following nonsecurity issues:
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You cannot access a User Profile service application that’s hosted on a SharePoint Server 2016 farm from a SharePoint Server 2013 farm.
This security update also contains the following improvements:
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Provides translation for the setting search loading behavior UI in SharePoint Server 2013.
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Corrects the translation when you follow Hash Tag in the German version of SharePoint Server 2013.
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Improves the indexing compatibility for some malformed PDF files.
How to get and install the update
Method 1: Microsoft Update Catalog
To get the stand-alone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.
Method 2: 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: March 13, 2018.
Security update replacement information
This security update replaces previously released security update 4011170.
File hash information
Package name |
Package hash SHA 1 |
Package hash SHA 2 |
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coreserverloc2013-kb4018298-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
8834AA428DE41E558648AB85B4EB92DD4FBF1ECB |
CA950918D79C7997D93357B88A0A544D246D4339312CA9C35FE630873A85F746 |
File information
For the list of files this update 4018298 contains, download the file information for update 4018298.
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 SharePoint: SharePoint User Voice portal