CVE-2018-0840
First published: Tue Feb 13 2018(Updated: )
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, and Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016 allows remote code execution, due to how the scripting engine handles objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0834, CVE-2018-0835, CVE-2018-0836, CVE-2018-0837, CVE-2018-0838, CVE-2018-0856, CVE-2018-0857, CVE-2018-0858, CVE-2018-0859, CVE-2018-0860, CVE-2018-0861, and CVE-2018-0866.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | =11 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Edge | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Internet Explorer | =10 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0840?
CVE-2018-0840 has a critical severity rating as it allows for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0840?
To fix CVE-2018-0840, apply the latest updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Internet Explorer and Edge.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2018-0840?
CVE-2018-0840 affects various systems, including Internet Explorer 11, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0840?
CVE-2018-0840 is a remote code execution vulnerability related to improper handling of objects in memory.
Can CVE-2018-0840 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-0840 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable machine.
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