CVE-2019-1359: Critical severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Oct 10, 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-2019-1358.

Affected Software

19 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 10=1903

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=1803

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903

Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1359

Event History

Oct 10, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:28 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:28 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1359?

CVE-2019-1359 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1359?

To fix CVE-2019-1359, Microsoft recommends applying the security update provided in their advisory.

What software is affected by CVE-2019-1359?

CVE-2019-1359 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and several Windows Server editions.

Can CVE-2019-1359 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-1359 can be exploited remotely without user interaction, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2019-1359?

Exploitation of CVE-2019-1359 may lead to complete system compromise, allowing attackers to install programs, view, change or delete data, and create new accounts with full user rights.