microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin

"KC" wrote:

> So, as requested in this advisory, I entered the command line on one of the
> computers here to disable the jet database engine:
>
> Caution, read the rest of this post before entering this line...
> echo y| cacls "%SystemRoot%\system32\msjet40.dll" /E /P everyone:N
>
> So, that sets it as it should.
>
> Come to find out, some of the programs on the computer require the access to
> that specific .dll. Fine. I'll re-enable it using the instructions also
> listed an undo procedure... the advisory states to enter:
>
> echo y| cacls "%SystemRoot%\system32\msjet40.dll" /E /R everyone
>
> I get "Access Denied".
>
> Anyone have a suggestion on how to re-enable the msjet40.dll?


I'm afraid your system may be compromised or you messed it up!.
Did you tried the |keys in the registry to adjust to loosen its grip a
little bit?.
Read the info here:
Vulnerability in Microsoft Jet Database Engine (Jet) Could Allow Remote Code
Execution
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/950627.mspx

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/access/HP010321681033.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/access/HP010321611033.aspx