Executive Risk Summary
"A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Access, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker who sends a specially crafted file to a user, who then opens the file in Microsoft Access."
Operational Audit Arsenal
Target Type Application
Target Asset Microsoft Access
Standard Path Installed Applications
PowerShell
# 🛠️ Senior Engineer Universal Audit
# Target: Microsoft Access (Application)
$Target = "Microsoft Access"
$SearchPaths = @("$env:windir\System32", "$env:ProgramFiles", "${env:ProgramFiles(x86)}")
Get-ChildItem -Path $SearchPaths -Filter $Target -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue |
Select-Object FullName, @{Name="Version";Expression={$_.VersionInfo.ProductVersion}}Patch Impact Forecast
Reboot Required
Required
Service Disruption
Low to Moderate
Internal Work Notes
Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to mitigate this vulnerability.
Intelligence Sources
Scope of Impact
365 Apps Office (Version 2019) Access (Version 2016) Office Long Term Servicing Channel (Version 2024) Office Long Term Servicing Channel (Version 2021)
Original NVD Description
"Microsoft Access Remote Code Execution Vulnerability"
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