CVE-2018-1018: 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-2018-0997, 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-2018-1018

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-2018-1018?

CVE-2018-1018 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1018?

The recommended fix for CVE-2018-1018 is to apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Internet Explorer 11.

What versions are affected by CVE-2018-1018?

CVE-2018-1018 specifically affects Internet Explorer 11.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1018?

CVE-2018-1018 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

What operating systems are impacted by CVE-2018-1018?

CVE-2018-1018 impacts systems running Internet Explorer 11, primarily on Windows 10 and Windows 7.