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CVE-2018-8392

7.8 · HIGH

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Microsoft JET Database Engine that could allow remote code execution on an affected system, aka "Microsoft JET Database Engine Remote Code Execution Vu…

Published Sep 13, 2018EPSS 22.76%

Overview

CVE-2018-8392 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 13, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Microsoft JET Database Engine that could allow remote code execution on an affected system, aka "Microsoft JET Database Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8393.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/105213Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1041625Refportal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8392Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/105213Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1041625Refportal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8392

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8392?

CVE-2018-8392 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 13, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-8392?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-8392?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-8392?

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