Vulnerability · Published Dec 15, 2021 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2021-42293Microsoft Jet Red Database Engine and Access Connectivity Engine Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Medium 6.5
In plain English
A medium-severity security flaw in Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 3.0% (higher than 88% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)6.5Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)3.0%top 12.4% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Microsoft Jet Red Database Engine and Access Connectivity Engine Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 | 16.0.1 – before https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Office 2019 | 19.0.0 – before https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| Microsoft | Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise | 16.0.1 – before https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Office 2016 | 16.0.0 – before 16.0.5254.1000 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Office 2013 Service Pack 1 | 15.0.0 – before 15.0.5407.1000 |