CVE-2019-0879: High severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Apr 9, 2019

Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Jet Database Engine improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Jet Database Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0846, CVE-2019-0847, CVE-2019-0851, CVE-2019-0877.

Affected Software

18 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows 10=1803

Microsoft Windows 10=1809

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

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803

Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0879

Event History

Apr 9, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:20 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:20 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0879?

CVE-2019-0879 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0879?

To fix CVE-2019-0879, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.

What systems are affected by CVE-2019-0879?

CVE-2019-0879 affects various Windows versions including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and multiple versions of Windows Server.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0879?

CVE-2019-0879 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows Jet Database Engine.

Can CVE-2019-0879 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-0879 can be exploited remotely if an attacker convinces a user to open a malicious file.