CVE-2018-0870: High severity internet explorer vulnerability
Published Apr 12, 2018
·Updated
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer improperly accesses objects in memory, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 11. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0991, CVE-2018-0997, CVE-2018-1018, CVE-2018-1020.
Affected Software
11 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 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Remediation
Event History
Apr 12, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0870?
CVE-2018-0870 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-0870?
To fix CVE-2018-0870, users should install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer 11.
3
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2018-0870?
CVE-2018-0870 specifically affects Internet Explorer 11.
4
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-0870?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-0870 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
5
Is CVE-2018-0870 specific to any operating systems?
CVE-2018-0870 primarily affects Internet Explorer running on Windows operating systems.