critical
9.3
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-1240

First published: Wed Sep 11 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-2019-1241, CVE-2019-1242, CVE-2019-1243, CVE-2019-1246, CVE-2019-1247, CVE-2019-1248, CVE-2019-1249, CVE-2019-1250.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1240

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-1240?

    CVE-2019-1240 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-1240?

    To fix CVE-2019-1240, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

  • What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-1240?

    CVE-2019-1240 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and various Windows Server editions.

  • What is the impact of an exploit on CVE-2019-1240?

    Exploiting CVE-2019-1240 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

  • How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2019-1240?

    You can determine if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2019-1240 by checking its Windows version against the affected versions listed in the advisory.

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