CVE-2018-1003: Buffer Overflow

Published 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.

Affected Software

13 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-1003

Event History

Apr 12, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

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.