CVE-2017-8618: Buffer Overflow
Internet Explorer in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 Internet Explorer in the way affected Microsoft scripting engines render when handling objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8596, CVE-2017-8610, CVE-2017-8601, CVE-2017-8603, CVE-2017-8604, CVE-2017-8605, CVE-2017-8606, CVE-2017-8607, CVE-2017-8608, CVE-2017-8619, CVE-2017-9598 and CVE-2017-8609.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8618?
CVE-2017-8618 has a severity rating of Critical, indicating it poses a severe threat to affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8618?
To fix CVE-2017-8618, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2017-8618?
CVE-2017-8618 affects Internet Explorer 9, 10, and 11 on various Microsoft Windows platforms.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-8618?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-8618 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Is CVE-2017-8618 present in Microsoft Windows 10?
CVE-2017-8618 does not apply to specific versions of Microsoft Windows 10, including 1511, 1607, and 1703.