Vulnerability identifier: #VU17562
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Windows
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into accessing or importing a Microsoft Jet Database Engine file that submits malicious input, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows Server: 2008 - 2019 1803
Windows: 10 - 10 1809, 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 7
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0597
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.