CVE-2018-8653
HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8643.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Internet Explorer
PublishedDec 20, 2018
First seenDec 20, 2018
Added to KEVNov 3, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-787Out-of-bounds write
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: May 3, 2022Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft internet_explorer | 9, 10, 11 | — |
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