CVE-2018-0847: Medium severity internet explorer vulnerability

Published Feb 15, 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 Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016 allow information disclosure, due to how Internet Explorer handles objects in memory, aka "Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

Affected Software

13 affected components

Microsoft Internet Explorer=11

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0847

Event History

Feb 15, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0847?

CVE-2018-0847 has been classified as important due to its potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0847?

To mitigate CVE-2018-0847, users should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for their affected operating systems.

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-0847?

CVE-2018-0847 affects Internet Explorer 11 on older Windows versions including Windows 7, 8.1, and various Windows 10 builds.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0847?

CVE-2018-0847 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability affecting the way Internet Explorer handles objects in memory.

Is CVE-2018-0847 limited to Internet Explorer?

Yes, CVE-2018-0847 specifically impacts Internet Explorer 11 and does not apply to other browsers.