CVE-2018-0989: Medium severity internet explorer vulnerability

Published 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.

Affected Software

16 affected components

Microsoft Internet Explorer=10

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft 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 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Internet Explorer=9

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0989

Event History

Apr 12, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

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.