Microsoft Jet Database Engine 3.5/3.5.1/4.0 msjet40.dll memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Microsoft Jet Database Engine. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality in the library msjet40.dll. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2008-1092. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Microsoft Jet Database Engine. This affects an unknown functionality in the library msjet40.dll. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in msjet40.dll before 4.0.9505.0 in Microsoft Jet Database Engine allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word file, as exploited in the wild in March 2008. NOTE: as of 20080513, Microsoft has stated that this is the same issue as CVE-2007-6026.

The bug was discovered 03/21/2008. The weakness was shared 03/25/2008 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-1092 since 02/28/2008. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/01/2025).

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19231 (Microsoft Jet Database Engine Could Allow Remote Code Execution (KB950627 and MS08-028)).

Upgrading to version 2002 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (41380), SecurityFocus (BID 28087†), OSVDB (43464†), SecurityTracker (ID 1019686†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-18021†). The entry VDB-41370 is related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Jet Database Engine 2002
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11/16/2007 🔍
02/28/2008 +104 days 🔍
03/03/2008 +4 days 🔍
03/21/2008 +18 days 🔍
03/22/2008 +1 days 🔍
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03/26/2008 +1 days 🔍
03/16/2015 +2546 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2008-1092 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-1092
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-41679

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X-Force: 41380
SecurityFocus: 28087 - Microsoft Jet Database Engine MDB File Parsing Unspecified Remote Vulnerability
OSVDB: 43464 - CVE-2008-1092 - Microsoft - Jet Database Engine - Buffer Overflow Issue
SecurityTracker: 1019686
Vulnerability Center: 18021 - [MS08-028] Microsoft Jet Database Engine Vulnerability Allows Code Execution and DoS via Word Files, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 17:00
Updated: 06/01/2025 06:39
Changes: 03/16/2015 17:00 (67), 08/07/2019 18:10 (5), 01/25/2025 18:45 (17), 06/01/2025 06:39 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:459:103

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