HTTP: Microsoft Windows Jet Database CVE-2020-1074 Remote Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Jet Database Engine component of Microsoft Windows. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Jet Database Engine improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code on a victim system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by enticing a victim to open a specially crafted file. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way the Windows Jet Database Engine handles objects in memory.

Affected Products

Microsoft windows_server_2016

Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:MS-WIN-JETDB-RCE
Severity
Critical
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2020-1074 Code Database Execution Jet Microsoft Remote Windows
Release Date
11/09/2020
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-19.4

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

vsrx-19.2

srx-19.3

srx-branch-12.3

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3665
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

CVSS Score

9.3

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