CVE-2017-8717
HighSummary
The Microsoft JET Database Engine in various versions of Windows allows an attacker to take control of an affected system due to improper handling of objects in memory.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability could lead to remote code execution, posing a significant security threat to organizational systems.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions and apply relevant security patches.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft JET Database Engine
See all- CVE-2017-8718High
The Microsoft JET Database Engine in various versions of Windows allows an attacker to take control of an affected system due to improper handling of objects in memory.
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The Microsoft Jet database engine allows an attacker to modify text files via a database query, known as the 'Text I-ISAM' vulnerability.
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The Microsoft Jet database engine allows an attacker to execute commands via a database query, known as the 'VBA Shell' vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
The Microsoft JET Database Engine in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to take control of an affected system, due to how it handles objects in memory, aka "Microsoft JET Database Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8718.