CVE-2018-8544: Use After Free

Published Nov 14, 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, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Affected Software

17 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows 10=1803

Microsoft Windows 10=1809

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803

Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8544

Event History

Nov 14, 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-2018-8544?

CVE-2018-8544 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8544?

To fix CVE-2018-8544, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2018-8544?

CVE-2018-8544 affects multiple Windows versions, including Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2019.

Can CVE-2018-8544 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-8544 can be exploited remotely if the VBScript engine processes malicious objects.

What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2018-8544?

CVE-2018-8544 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the VBScript engine that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.