Microsoft Jet Database msjet40.dll library buffer overflow

msjet-database-file-bo (19914) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Microsoft Jet Database Engine (Jet) is vulnerable to a buffer overflow caused by improper bounds checking of user-supplied input when parsing files in the msjet40.dll, library component in version 4.00.8618.0. By sending a specially-crafted .mdb database file, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with user privileges, once the victim opens the file.

Platforms Affected:

  • Microsoft, Jet

Remedy:

Refer to Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-028 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Mar 31, 2005

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