Microsoft Releases May 2019 Office Updates With Security Fixes

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Microsoft released the May 2019 Office Update today, which consists of 9 security updates and 25 non-security updates. As some of the Microsoft Office security updates resolve critical vulnerabilities, it is strongly advised to install them as soon as possible.

Out of the nine Office security updates issued today by Microsoft, seven fix remote code execution vulnerabilities within Office 2016, Word 2016, Office 2013, Office 2010, Office Online Server, SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, and SharePoint Foundation 2013.

Remote code execution vulnerabilities are Critical as they could allow potential attackers to execute arbitrary code and commands on an exploited computer.
The security patches issued today also fix an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019 and a spoofing vulnerability impacting Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010.

To download an update matching the product you have installed, you have to click on the corresponding Knowledge Base article in the table below, while also making sure to check the "How to download and install the update" section to download the update package.

You can find all the updates released on the Download Center and via the Microsoft Update platform listed below. For more information follow the linked knowledge base articles.
 

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