CVE-2018-0997: High severity internet explorer vulnerability

Published Apr 12, 2018

Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer improperly accesses objects in memory, aka "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 11. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0870, CVE-2018-0991, CVE-2018-1018, CVE-2018-1020.

Affected Software

12 affected components

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

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0997

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-2018-0997?

CVE-2018-0997 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0997?

To fix CVE-2018-0997, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer 11.

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-0997?

CVE-2018-0997 affects Internet Explorer 11 specifically on Windows systems.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0997?

CVE-2018-0997 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

Is it safe to use Internet Explorer 11 with CVE-2018-0997?

Using Internet Explorer 11 without applying the related security patches poses significant risks due to CVE-2018-0997.