CVE-2017-8718 Memory corruption in Microsoft JET Database Engine

High 7.8 Published 13 Oct 2017 Updated 16 Sep 2024

An attacker can execute arbitrary code on affected Windows systems by exploiting a memory corruption vulnerability in the Microsoft JET Database Engine.

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-2017-8718?

CVE-2017-8718 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 13 Oct 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

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-2017-8717.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8718?

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-2017-8718?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8718 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-2017-8718 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8718 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-qm32-ww27-mqp9.