CVE-2018-8392: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 13, 2018
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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, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8393.

Affected Software

15 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803

Event History

Sep 13, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8392?

CVE-2018-8392 is rated as critical because it allows for remote code execution on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-8392?

To fix CVE-2018-8392, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for their operating system.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-8392?

CVE-2018-8392 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and several Windows Server editions.

4

What could happen if CVE-2018-8392 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2018-8392 could lead to remote code execution, allowing attackers to take control of the affected system.

5

How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2018-8392?

You can determine if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2018-8392 by checking if it is running one of the affected versions of Windows and has not been updated with the relevant security patches.

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