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CVE-2018-8653

Microsoft Internet Explorer Scripting Engine Memory Corruption

7.5 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 29.6%
  1. Published20 Dec 2018
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
  3. Remediation due3 May 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a memory corruption vulnerability due to how the Scripting Engine handles objects in memory, leading to remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 3 Nov 2021Federal remediation due: 3 May 2022

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Microsoft Internet Explorer10 · 11 · 9

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-2018-8653 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-8653 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.

How severe is CVE-2018-8653?

CVE-2018-8653 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 29.6% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2018-8653?

Affected products include Microsoft Internet Explorer.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8653?

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.