CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-1003: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Apr 12 2018(Updated: )

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.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Windows 10
Windows 10=1511
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1703
Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-1003?

    CVE-2018-1003 has been assigned a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-1003?

    To patch CVE-2018-1003, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-1003?

    CVE-2018-1003 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and various releases of Windows Server.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1003?

    CVE-2018-1003 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Microsoft JET Database Engine.

  • Can CVE-2018-1003 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-1003 can be exploited remotely to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.

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