CVE-2021-38646 · netVigilance record NV22-0289
Microsoft Office Access Connectivity Engine Remote Code Execution
past due ransomware
What to do
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA deadline 2022-04-18 · passed 4 years 4 months ago · applies to US federal civilian agencies; used elsewhere as a reference SLA
What happened
Microsoft Office Access Connectivity Engine contains an unspecified vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution.
Who is affected
Microsoft Office. Affected version ranges are listed in the vendor advisory and the NVD entry linked under Sources.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEVExploitation in the wild confirmed by CISA
- CISA remediation deadlinepassed 4 years 4 months ago
Sources
- NVD entry for CVE-2021-38646 nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38646
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- nvd.nist.gov nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38646