CVE-2017-0250 Memory corruption in Microsoft JET Database Engine
A buffer overflow in the Microsoft JET Database Engine allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Windows systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-0250?
CVE-2017-0250 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 8 Aug 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft JET Database Engine in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability due to buffer overflow, aka "Microsoft JET Database Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0250?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0250?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0250 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-0250 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0250 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-2mf8-fq9j-4937.