CVE-2018-1004: Critical severity internet explorer vulnerability

Published Apr 12, 2018

Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the VBScript engine handles objects in memory, aka "Windows VBScript Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Internet Explorer 9, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10.

Affected Software

14 affected components

Microsoft Internet Explorer=9

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

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

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-1004

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-2018-1004?

CVE-2018-1004 has been classified as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1004?

To fix CVE-2018-1004, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected operating systems.

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-1004?

CVE-2018-1004 affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Internet Explorer 9, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, among other versions.

Can CVE-2018-1004 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-1004 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-1004?

While there is no official workaround for CVE-2018-1004, disabling VBScript in Internet Explorer may reduce the risk of exploitation.