CVE-2018-8118: High severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability

Published Apr 19, 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, Internet Explorer 10.

Affected Software

28 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
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
Any of the following
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

Event History

Apr 19, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8118?

CVE-2018-8118 has a critical severity rating, indicating a potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-8118?

To fix CVE-2018-8118, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer 10 and 11.

3

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2018-8118?

CVE-2018-8118 affects Internet Explorer 10 and Internet Explorer 11.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2018-8118?

CVE-2018-8118 can be exploited through malicious websites, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is CVE-2018-8118 relevant for users of Windows 10?

CVE-2018-8118 is relevant for users of Windows 10 if they are using Internet Explorer 10 or 11.

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