CVE-2021-28455: Microsoft Jet Red Database Engine and Access Connectivity Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published May 11, 2021
·Updated
Microsoft Jet Red Database Engine and Access Connectivity Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
23 affected components
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Remediation
Event History
May 11, 2021
CVE Published
07:11 PM
Data Sourced
07:11 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28455?
The severity of CVE-2021-28455 is rated as critical, enabling remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-28455?
To fix CVE-2021-28455, ensure that all affected Microsoft software is updated to the latest version.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-28455?
CVE-2021-28455 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Office and Windows operating systems.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-28455?
CVE-2021-28455 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability in the Microsoft Jet Red Database Engine.
5
Can CVE-2021-28455 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-28455 can be exploited remotely by an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.