Report
Some of the fixes included with SP3 have been previously released as separate updates. This service pack combines them into one update. New fixes included in this service pack:

Unsafe Functions in Office Web Components (Q328130)

Flaw in Word Fields and Excel External Updates Could Lead to Information Disclosure (Q330008)

E-mail Header Processing Flaw Could Cause Outlook 2002 to Fail (331866)

Flaw in how Outlook 2002 handles V1 Exchange Server Security Certificates could lead to Information Disclosure (812262)

Flaw in Microsoft Word Could Enable Macros to Run Automatically (827653)

Buffer Overrun in WordPerfect Converter Could Allow Code Execution (827103)

Flaw in Visual Basic for Applications Could Allow Arbitrary Code Execution (822715)

Unchecked buffer in Microsoft Access Snapshot Viewer Could Allow Code Execution (827104)

Vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook Could Allow Code Execution (828040)

Service pack 3 also includes all the fixes from the following earlier service packs and updates:

Office XP Update: Service Pack 1 (SP1)

Office XP Update: Service Pack 2 (SP2)

Excel 2002 Update: October 16, 2002

Word 2002 Update: October 16, 2002

Outlook 2002 Update: December 4, 2002

Outlook 2002 Update: January 22, 2003

Office XP Italian Grammar Tools Update: KB813682

Office XP Security Patch: KB822036

Access 2002 Snapshot Viewer Security Patch: KB826293

Office XP WordPerfect 5.x Converter Security Patch: KB824938

Word 2002 Security Patch: KB824934

Excel 2002 Security Patch: KB830350

Word 2002 Security Patch: KB830346

Important note: some anti-spam vendors report that this service pack may 'break' their program. The issue is a result of the improved security in Outlook's contacts/address book. If it happens to you, be sure to go to your anti-spam vendor's Web site for an update or help.