CVE-2018-8653
Confirmed PUBLISHEDA remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer, aka "Scripting...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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 9, Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8643.
- CVE Published
- Dec 20, 2018
- Exploitation Reported
- Nov 03, 2021
- CVSS
- 7.5 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
27 version rows · page 1 of 2
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 9
|
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 9
|
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows 10 for x64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows 10 Version 1709 for ARM64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows 10 Version 1803 for ARM64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows RT 8.1 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows Server 2012 R2 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Internet Explorer 11
|
Windows Server 2016 |
Affected |
CVE References
- 106255 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106255
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8653 portal.msrc.microsoft.com · CVE Record https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CV...
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2021-11-03 00:00 UTC |
No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2021-11-03 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Out-of-bounds Write
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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13:00 UTC over 7 years ago13:00 UTC · over 7 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 8 years ago00:00 UTC · over 8 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2018-8653
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],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 7.5,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}