Microsoft · Jet Database Engine · CVE-2008-1092
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Microsoft Jet Database Engine version prior to 4.0.9505.0
**Description**
A buffer overflow issue in the msjet40.dll file allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word file. This issue has been exploited in the wild, specifically in March 2008.
**Recommendations**
For versions prior to 4.0.9505.0, update to version 4.0.9505.0 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider avoiding the use of crafted Word files that could trigger the buffer overflow in the msjet40.dll file until a patch is applied.