What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-14453?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-14453 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-14453?

To mitigate ZDI-CAN-14453, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Access.

What types of attacks can be conducted using ZDI-CAN-14453?

ZDI-CAN-14453 can be exploited through social engineering techniques, such as convincing a user to open a malicious file or visit a harmful webpage.

Which software versions are affected by ZDI-CAN-14453?

ZDI-CAN-14453 affects certain versions of Microsoft Access.

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-14453?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-14453, as the target must open a malicious file or navigate to a malicious site.

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ZDI-CAN-14453

high

7.8

28/2/2025

ZDI-CAN-14453: Microsoft Access ACCDB File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft Access. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of ACCDB database files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Access 2010

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What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-14453?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-14453 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-14453?
To mitigate ZDI-CAN-14453, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Access.
What types of attacks can be conducted using ZDI-CAN-14453?
ZDI-CAN-14453 can be exploited through social engineering techniques, such as convincing a user to open a malicious file or visit a harmful webpage.
Which software versions are affected by ZDI-CAN-14453?
ZDI-CAN-14453 affects certain versions of Microsoft Access.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-14453?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-14453, as the target must open a malicious file or navigate to a malicious site.

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