SB2008032101 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Jet

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2005-0944)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in Jet database engine when parsing .mdb files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .mdb file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is publicly disclosed since 2005, however an attack vector was introduced only in 2008. The vulnerability is being actively exploited.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms08-028
• https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/950627
• http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111231465920199&w=2