CVE-2018-8625Internet Explorer Use-After-Free
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the VBScript engine handles objects in memory, aka "Windows VBScript Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10.
Published Dec 11, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-8625 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3) affecting Internet Explorer (Microsoft), Internet Explorer 10, Internet Explorer 11 and 1 more product.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3
7.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
44%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
42/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the VBScript engine handles objects in memory, aka "Windows VBScript Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10.
Affected Products
6 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Internet ExplorerMicrosoft | 10, 11, 9 | n/a |
| Internet Explorer 10 | >= Windows Server 2012 | n/a |
| Internet Explorer 11 | >= Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems | n/a |
| Internet Explorer 9 | >= Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 11, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-416 Use After Free
References
- advisory106122
- patchportal.msrc.microsoft.com · CVE-2018-8625
- exploitExploitDB-46022
- exploit46022
FAQ
Common Questions.
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the VBScript engine handles objects in memory, aka "Windows VBScript Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10.
Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 10, 11, 9; Internet Explorer 10 versions >= Windows Server 2012; Internet Explorer 11 versions >= Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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