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CVE-2018-0824

Microsoft COM for Windows Deserialization of Untrusted Data

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 73.2%
  1. Published9 May 2018
  2. Added to CISA KEV5 Aug 2024
  3. Remediation due26 Aug 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Microsoft COM for Windows contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation and remote code execution via a specially crafted file or script.

Added to KEV: 5 Aug 2024Federal remediation due: 26 Aug 2024

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in "Microsoft COM for Windows" when it fails to properly handle serialized objects, aka "Microsoft COM for Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1507all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1607all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1703all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1709all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1803all versions
Microsoft Windows 7all versions
Microsoft Windows 8.1all versions
Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1all versions
Microsoft Windows Server 1709all versions
Microsoft Windows Server 1803all versions
Microsoft Windows Server 2008r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016all versions

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2018-0824 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-0824 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 5 Aug 2024.

How severe is CVE-2018-0824?

CVE-2018-0824 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 73.2% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2018-0824?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1703, Microsoft Windows 10 1709, Microsoft Windows 10 1803, and 8 more.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0824?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.