Improper input validation in Microsoft Internet Explorer
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.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.136 (96.4th percentile), scored .
Moderate probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — watch for active exploitation reports. 96th percentile — 96.4% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.136 · newest: 0.136 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Microsoft Internet Explorer — versions 11, 10
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 — versions Windows Server 2012
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 — versions Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems, Windows 10 for x64-based Systems, Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
- Microsoft Windows 10 — versions 1607, 1703, 1709
- Microsoft Windows 7
- Microsoft Windows 8.1
- Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 — versions r2
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 — versions r2
- Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/105013 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1041483 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8316 (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-8316?
- CVE-2018-8316 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2018-08-15.
- How severe is CVE-2018-8316?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.