CVE-2018-8316
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer improperly validates hyperlinks before loading executable libraries, aka "Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10.
Does this matter?
EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 13.6%, higher than 96% of all known CVEs. Patch or mitigate before the next change window.
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer improperly validates hyperlinks before loading executable libraries, aka "Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10.
- CVSS 3.0
- 7.5 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 13.61% probability · 96th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-20
- Affected
- microsoft/internet explorer
- Source
- secure@microsoft.com
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105013Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041483Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8316Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105013Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041483Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8316Patch, Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.