Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-0949

First published: Wed Jul 11 2018(Updated: )

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Microsoft Internet Explorer improperly handles requests involving UNC resources, aka "Internet Explorer Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Windows Server
Internet Explorer=11
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-0949?

    CVE-2018-0949 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-0949?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-0949, users should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Internet Explorer.

  • Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2018-0949?

    CVE-2018-0949 affects Internet Explorer 9, 10, and 11.

  • Can CVE-2018-0949 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-0949 can potentially be exploited remotely through crafted web content.

  • What impact does CVE-2018-0949 have on users?

    CVE-2018-0949 may allow attackers to bypass security measures in Internet Explorer, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

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