CVE-2018-8296: High severity Microsoft Internet Explorer vulnerability
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 11. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8242, CVE-2018-8283, CVE-2018-8287, CVE-2018-8288, CVE-2018-8291, CVE-2018-8298.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8296?
The severity of CVE-2018-8296 is rated high with a base score of 7.6.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8296?
You can fix CVE-2018-8296 by applying the available security patch provided by Microsoft.
What does CVE-2018-8296 affect?
CVE-2018-8296 specifically affects Internet Explorer 11.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8296?
CVE-2018-8296 is a remote code execution vulnerability due to memory corruption in the scripting engine.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-8296?
The potential impacts of CVE-2018-8296 include unauthorized remote code execution, leading to potential system compromise.