Intrusion Prevention

MS.JET.DB.Engine.Page.Parsing.Out.of.Bound.Memorry.Corruption

Description

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Memory Corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Jet DB Engine.
The vulnerability is due to improper handling of a certain component when the vulnerable software attempts to access a specially crafted MS Jet DB file. An attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the logged in user via a crafted file.

Affected Products

Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2016
Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server, version 1709 (Server Core Installation)
Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server, version 1803 (Server Core Installation)

Impact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8423

CVE References

CVE-2018-8423