CVE-2020-1174: Jet Database Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 12, 2020
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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.

Other sources

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Jet Database Engine improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code on a victim system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by enticing a victim to open a specially crafted file. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way the Windows Jet Database Engine handles objects in memory.

Microsoft

Affected Software

61 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
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 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 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server=1803
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows Server=1903
Microsoft Windows Server=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4556843
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4556852
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4556854
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4556853
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4556846
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4556799
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4551853
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4556807
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4556826
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4556813
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4556812

Event History

May 12, 2020
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverity
May 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:53 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1174?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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