Vulnerability Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Microsoft JET Database Engine, 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 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041837Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.0patch.com/2018/09/outrunning-attackers-on-jet-database.htmlExploitPatchTechnical Description
- https://blog.0patch.com/2018/10/patching-re-patching-and-meta-patching.htmlExploitPatchTechnical Description
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8423PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041837Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.0patch.com/2018/09/outrunning-attackers-on-jet-database.htmlExploitPatchTechnical Description
- https://blog.0patch.com/2018/10/patching-re-patching-and-meta-patching.htmlExploitPatchTechnical Description
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8423PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8423?
CVE-2018-8423 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Microsoft JET Database Engine, aka "Microsoft JET Database Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 ...
How severe is CVE-2018-8423?
CVE-2018-8423 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8423?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.