critical
9.3
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-1557: Jet Database Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Mon Aug 17 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-2020-1473, CVE-2020-1558, CVE-2020-1564.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Windows 10
Windows 10
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1709
Windows 10=1803
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1903
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1557

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-1557?

    CVE-2020-1557 has a critical severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-1557?

    To fix CVE-2020-1557, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

  • What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-1557?

    CVE-2020-1557 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and various Windows Server editions.

  • Can CVE-2020-1557 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2020-1557 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-1557?

    Currently, applying security updates is the most effective way to mitigate CVE-2020-1557, but no specific workarounds are recommended.

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