Microsoft Jet Database Engine query could execute code
| msjet-query-execute-code (15703) |  High Risk |
Description:
The Microsoft Jet Database Engine (Jet) could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a system, caused by a vulnerability in processing database requests. A remote attacker could supply a specially-crafted database query to an affected system, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in the latest Microsoft Security Bulletin. See References.
— OR —
Use Microsoft Automatic Update if it is supported by your operating system. The original bulletin issued by Microsoft has been superseded.
References:
- CIAC Information Bulletin O-117: Microsoft Jet Database Engine Buffer Overrun.
- Internet Security Systems Security Alert, April 13, 2004: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Products.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-014: Vulnerability in the Microsoft Jet Database Engine Could Allow Code Execution (837001).
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-028: Vulnerability in Microsoft Jet Database Engine (Jet) Could Allow Remote Code Execution (950749).
- BID-10112: Microsoft Jet Database Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0197: Buffer overflow in Microsoft Jet Database Engine 4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially-crafted database query.
- US-CERT VU#740716: Microsoft Jet Database Engine database request handling buffer overflow
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Windows 2000
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
Reported:
Apr 13, 2004
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