CVE-2018-0988
First published: Thu Apr 12 2018(Updated: )
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0996, CVE-2018-1001.
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 2016 | ||
| Internet Explorer | =9 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0988?
CVE-2018-0988 has a critical severity rating as it enables remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0988?
To fix CVE-2018-0988, update Internet Explorer to the latest version using official Microsoft updates.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2018-0988?
CVE-2018-0988 affects Internet Explorer 9, 10, and 11.
Can CVE-2018-0988 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-0988 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to run arbitrary code.”},{
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