CVE-2007-6026: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Nov 20 2007(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft msjet40.dll 4.0.8618.0 (aka Microsoft Jet Engine), as used by Access 2003 in Microsoft Office 2003 SP3, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MDB file database file containing a column structure with a modified column count. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2005-0944.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Jet | =4.0.8618.0 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =4.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-November/058531.html
- http://ruder.cdut.net/blogview.asp?logID=227
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26468
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018976
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3376
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/936529
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/advisory/TPTI-08-04
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-134A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28398
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121129490723574&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38499
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5578
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-028
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492019/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/483888/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/483887/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/483858/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/483797/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6026?
CVE-2007-6026 is considered critical due to the stack-based buffer overflow that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6026?
To mitigate CVE-2007-6026, users should ensure that they install the latest security updates for Microsoft Office 2003 and the Jet Engine.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-6026?
CVE-2007-6026 affects Microsoft Jet Engine 4.0.8618.0, as well as applications using this engine, such as Microsoft Office 2003 SP3.
Can CVE-2007-6026 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2007-6026 requires user interaction to exploit, as it involves opening a crafted MDB database file.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2007-6026?
The potential impacts of CVE-2007-6026 include unauthorized access, data manipulation, and full control over the affected system.
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