MS05-035: Vulnerability in Microsoft Word could allow remote code execution (903672)

SUMMARY

Microsoft has released security bulletin MS05-035. The security bulletin contains all the relevant information about the security update. This information includes file manifest information and deployment options. To view the complete security bulletin, visit one of the following Microsoft Web sites:

Home users:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/update/bulletins/200507.mspx
IT professionals:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms05-035.mspx

MORE INFORMATION

Issues that the security update fixes

Microsoft Word 2002

Besides the issues that are described in the security bulletin, the security update for Word 2002 (KB895589) addresses the issues that are described in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article:

895589 Description of the Security Update for Word 2002: July 12, 2005

Issues that may occur after the security update is installed

Word 2002

You may not be able to uninstall the security update for Word 2002 (KB895589) by using the Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel. There are several possible causes for this issue. For more information about the possible causes for this issue, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

903771 Information about how to remove Office updates

Removal information

Word 2002

To remove the security update for Word 2002 (KB895589), use the Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel.

Note When you remove this update, you may be prompted to insert the Microsoft Office XP CD in the CD drive. For more information about how to remove Office updates, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

903771 Information about how to remove Office updates

Microsoft Word 2000

After you install the security update for Word 2000 (KB895333), you cannot remove the update. To revert to an earlier installation of Word 2000, you must remove Microsoft Office 2000 and then reinstall it from the original CD.