CVE-2019-0906: microsoft windows_10 Improper Validation of Array Index

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2019-0906 is a high (CVSS 9.3) Improper Validation of Array Index vulnerability in microsoft windows_10. EPSS estimates a 5.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92.9% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 12-06-2019
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 20-05-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

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.

• CWE-129Improper Validation of Array IndexThe product uses untrusted input when calculating or using an array index, but the product does not validate or incorrectly validates the index to ensure the index references a valid position within the array.