critical
9.3
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-1174

First published: Thu May 21 2020(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-2020-1051, CVE-2020-1175, CVE-2020-1176.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Windows 10
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1709
Windows 10=1803
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1903
Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1174

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-1174?

    CVE-2020-1174 has a severity rating of Critical, indicating a high risk of exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-1174?

    To fix CVE-2020-1174, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2020-1174?

    CVE-2020-1174 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008, and newer versions.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1174?

    CVE-2020-1174 is a remote code execution vulnerability that arises from improper handling of objects in memory by the Windows Jet Database Engine.

  • Can CVE-2020-1174 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2020-1174 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.

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