SB2018092101 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Jet Database

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8423)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Microsoft Jet database engine when processing indexes in database files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

References

• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-1075/
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8423
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/blog/2018/9/20/zdi-can-6135-a-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-...