CVE-2018-8393

high-risk
Published 2018-09-13

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Microsoft JET Database Engine that could allow remote code execution on an affected system, aka "Microsoft JET Database Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8392.

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30.6% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 69% of all CVEs
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.8/10 High
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (15)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105214
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041625
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8393
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105214
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041625
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8393
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high-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 16/34 · Moderate
Exposure 18/34 · Moderate