CVE-2018-0987
First published: Thu Apr 12 2018(Updated: )
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the scripting engine does not properly handle objects in memory in Internet Explorer, aka "Scripting Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0981, CVE-2018-0989, CVE-2018-1000.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | =10 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Internet Explorer | =9 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0987?
CVE-2018-0987 has a severity rating of important, indicating that it could potentially lead to information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0987?
To mitigate CVE-2018-0987, users should install the latest security updates released by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2018-0987?
CVE-2018-0987 affects Internet Explorer 9, 10, and 11.
Can CVE-2018-0987 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-0987 can be potentially exploited remotely through malicious web pages.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-0987?
The main impact of CVE-2018-0987 is that it can result in the unintended disclosure of sensitive information from the memory of the affected system.
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