CVE-2018-0884: High severity Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerability

Published Mar 14, 2018

Updated

Windows Scripting Host (WSH) in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703 and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows a security feature bypass vulnerability due to how objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0902.

Affected Software

7 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows Server=1709

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0884

Event History

Mar 14, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0884?

CVE-2018-0884 has a severity rating of Important according to the Microsoft security advisory.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0884?

To fix CVE-2018-0884, apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-0884?

CVE-2018-0884 affects Windows 10 Gold, versions 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016 and 1709.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0884?

CVE-2018-0884 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability.

Can CVE-2018-0884 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-0884 does not allow for remote code execution; it primarily affects how objects are handled in memory.