How severe is CVE-2008-1200?

CVE-2008-1200 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-1200 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1200?

CVE-2008-1200 primarily affects Microsoft Access. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1200?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-1200 published?

CVE-2008-1200 was published on 2008-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1200

CVE-2008-1200 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Access with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Access
Published: 2008-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Access allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .MDB file, possibly related to Jet Engine (msjet40.dll). NOTE: this is probably a different issue than CVE-2007-6026.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1200?: Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Access allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .MDB file, possibly related to Jet Engine (msjet40.dll). NOTE: this is probably a different issue than CVE-2007-6026.
How severe is CVE-2008-1200?: CVE-2008-1200 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-1200 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1200?: CVE-2008-1200 primarily affects Microsoft Access. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1200?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-1200 published?: CVE-2008-1200 was published on 2008-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:access:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:jet:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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