CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-0944

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An unknown vulnerability in the Microsoft Jet database engine (msjet40.dll) version 4.00.8618.0, related to insufficient data validation, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mdb file.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely execute malicious code on the victim's machine, potentially leading to system compromise, data theft, or further propagation within the network.

Recommendation

Apply the security update provided by Microsoft for the vulnerable version of msjet40.dll immediately and avoid opening .mdb files from untrusted sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Jet DB engine (msjet40.dll) 4.00.8618.0, related to insufficient data validation, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted mdb file.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS