CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-0989

First published: Thu Apr 12 2018(Updated: )

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles 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-2018-0987, CVE-2018-1000.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Windows Server
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=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-2018-0989?

    CVE-2018-0989 has a severity rating of important, indicating it poses a risk of information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-0989?

    To fix CVE-2018-0989, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2018-0989?

    CVE-2018-0989 affects Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11 on various Windows operating systems.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0989?

    CVE-2018-0989 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability stemming from improper handling of objects in memory.

  • Can CVE-2018-0989 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-0989 could potentially be exploited remotely if a user visits a specially crafted webpage.

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