Out of band security update stops 3D graphics attack affecting several Windows 10 programs
Vulnerabilities in the Autodesk FBX library needed to be fixed to secure several Microsoft programs.
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What you need to know
Microsoft recently released an out of band security update that addresses vulnerabilities in the Autodesk FBX library (via Forbes). The update is important for Windows users because the Autodesk FBX library integrates with several programs, including the Microsoft Office suite and Paint 3D. The Autodesk FBX library stores 3D shapes and animations. You can install the update now using Microsoft Office.
The vulnerabilities rely on an attacker sending a malicious FBX file that a person then opens. If an attack is successful, a person can exploit the vulnerabilities to gain the same user rights as a local user. If an account with fewer rights is a victim of the attack, the severity of the attack could be lessened. Microsoft explains the vulnerabilities in asecurity advisory. You can also read more about the vulnerabilities onAutodesk’s website.
The 3D graphics vulnerabilities are classified as “important,” and in total, there are seven vulnerabilities. The updates are referred to as “out of band updates” because Microsoft releases them separately from regularly scheduled Patch Tuesday updates.
You can install the security updates now through Microsoft Office. You can use the steps we’ve listed below or check out ourfull guide on updating Office.
How to update Office apps on Windows 10
Note:The interface may look slightly different depending on the version of Office that you’re running, but the steps are the same.
Once you’ve completed the steps, Office will download and install any available update for your apps.
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