CVE-2018-8389
published 2018-08-15CVE-2018-8389: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer, aka "Scripting Engine Memory…
PriorityP182high7.5CVSS 3.0
AVNACHPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
ITWVulnCheck KEVRansomware
Exploited in the wild
EPSS
28.65%
97.9th percentile
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-2018-8353, CVE-2018-8355, CVE-2018-8359, CVE-2018-8371, CVE-2018-8372, CVE-2018-8373, CVE-2018-8385, CVE-2018-8390.
Affected
14 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | chakracore | <= 1.10.1 | — |
| microsoft | chakracore | — | — |
| microsoft | internet_explorer | — | — |
| microsoft | internet_explorer | — | — |
| microsoft | internet_explorer | — | — |
| microsoft | microsoft_edge | — | — |
| microsoft | microsoft_edge | — | — |
| microsoft | microsoft_edge | — | — |
| microsoft | microsoft_edge | — | — |
| microsoft | microsoft_edge | — | — |
| microsoft | microsoft_edge | — | — |
| msrc | internet_explorer_10 | — | — |
| msrc | internet_explorer_11 | — | — |
| msrc | internet_explorer_9 | — | — |
Detection & IOCsextracted from sources · hover to see the quote
- →Vulnerability exists in the scripting engine's handling of objects in memory within Internet Explorer; monitor for memory corruption patterns triggered via IE scripting engine. ↗
- →Attack vector includes attacker-hosted specially crafted websites delivered through Internet Explorer; monitor for suspicious IE-initiated web traffic and script execution. ↗
- →Attack vector also includes ActiveX controls marked 'safe for initialization' embedded in Office documents hosting the IE rendering engine; monitor for Office processes spawning IE rendering engine (mshtml.dll) with ActiveX instantiation. ↗
- →Compromised or malicious websites serving user-provided content or advertisements are a delivery mechanism; monitor for drive-by download patterns via Internet Explorer. ↗
- ·Exploit status at time of advisory was 'Publicly Disclosed: No; Exploited: No' but rated 'Exploitation More Likely' for both latest and older software releases — treat as high-priority patching target. ↗
- ·Affected components are Internet Explorer 9, 10, and 11 via the Microsoft Scripting Engine; scope is limited to IE-based rendering contexts including Office documents using the IE rendering engine. ↗
- ·CVE-2018-8389 is one of several related Scripting Engine Memory Corruption CVEs patched simultaneously; ensure all sibling CVEs (CVE-2018-8355, CVE-2018-8359, CVE-2018-8371, CVE-2018-8372, CVE-2018-8373, CVE-2018-8385, CVE-2018-8390) are also remediated via the same KB updates. ↗
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.07.5HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvdv2.07.6HIGHAV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
ghsa7.5HIGH
osv7.5HIGH
vulncheck7.5HIGH
vendor_msrc6.4MEDIUM
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CVE-2018-8389 [HIGH] Microsoft Internet Explorer Out-of-bounds Write
Microsoft Internet Explorer Out-of-bounds Write
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-2018-8353, CVE-2018-8355, CVE-2018-8359, CVE-2018-8371, CVE-2018-8372, CVE-2018-8373, CVE-2018-8385, CVE-2018-8390.
Affected: Microsoft Internet Explorer
Required Action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Known Ransomware Campaign Use: Known
Exploitation References: https://cybersecurityworks.com/blog/ransomware/cyber-hygiene-ransomware-is-causi
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Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2018-08-14·CVSS 6.4
CVE-2018-8389 [HIGH] Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Description: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer. The vulnerability could corrupt memory in such a way that an attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the current user. If the current user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could take control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
In a web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a specially crafted websi
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
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August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
blogs_trendmicro·2018-08-15·CVSS 7.5
[HIGH] August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
Ausnutzung von Schwachstellen
## August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes important updates that patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited.
By: Trend Micro Aug 15, 2018 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes important updates that patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited.
The first of these zero day vulnerabilities is CVE-2018-8373 , a use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability in VBscript engine that Trend Micro researchers found in Internet Explorer. This vulnerability bears many similarities to CVE-2018-8174 , another VBscript engine vulnerability that was patched back in May . Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could
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August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
blogs_trendmicro·2018-08-15·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2018-8373 [HIGH] August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
Exploits y vulnerabilidades
## August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes important updates that patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited.
By: Trend Micro Aug 15, 2018 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes important updates that patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited.
The first of these zero day vulnerabilities is CVE-2018-8373 , a use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability in VBscript engine that Trend Micro researchers found in Internet Explorer. This vulnerability bears many similarities to CVE-2018-8174 , another VBscript engine vulnerability that was patched back in May . Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could a
Trendmicro
August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
blogs_trendmicro·2018-08-15·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2018-8373 [HIGH] August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
Exploits & Vulnerabilities
# August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes important updates that patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited.
By: Trend Micro
2018/08/15
Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes important updates that patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited.
The first of these zero day vulnerabilities is CVE-2018-8373, a use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability in VBscript engine that Trend Micro researchers found in Internet Explorer. This vulnerability bears many similarities to CVE-2018-8174, another VBscript engine vulnerability that was patched back in May. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a
Trendmicro
August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
blogs_trendmicro·2018-08-15·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2018-8373 [HIGH] August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
Exploits & Vulnerabilities
## August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes important updates that patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited.
By: Trend Micro Aug 15, 2018 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes important updates that patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited.
The first of these zero day vulnerabilities is CVE-2018-8373 , a use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability in VBscript engine that Trend Micro researchers found in Internet Explorer. This vulnerability bears many similarities to CVE-2018-8174 , another VBscript engine vulnerability that was patched back in May . Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could al
Trendmicro
August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
blogs_trendmicro·2018-08-15·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2018-8373 [HIGH] August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
Exploits & Vulnerabilities
## August Patch Tuesday: A Tale of Two Zero-Days
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes important updates that patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited.
By: Trend Micro 2018/08/15 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes important updates that patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited.
The first of these zero day vulnerabilities is CVE-2018-8373 , a use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability in VBscript engine that Trend Micro researchers found in Internet Explorer. This vulnerability bears many similarities to CVE-2018-8174 , another VBscript engine vulnerability that was patched back in May . Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allo
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Microsoft Tuesday August 2018
blogs_talos·2018-08-14·CVSS 9.8
[CRITICAL] Microsoft Tuesday August 2018
## Microsoft Tuesday August 2018
Microsoft released its monthly set of security advisories today for vulnerabilities that have been identified and addressed in various products. This month's advisory release addresses 62 new vulnerabilities, 20 of which are rated “critical,” 38 that are rated “important,” one that is rated moderate and one that is rated as low severity. These vulnerabilities impact Windows Operating System, Edge and Internet Explorer, along with several other products.
In addition to the 60 vulnerabilities referenced above, Microsoft has also released a critical update advisory, ADV180020 which addresses the vulnerabilities described in the Adobe Flash Security Bulletin APSB18-25.
## Critical Vulnerabilities
This month, Microsoft is addressing 20 vulnerabilities that a
Talos
Microsoft Tuesday August 2018
blogs_talos·2018-08-14·CVSS 9.8
[CRITICAL] Microsoft Tuesday August 2018
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In addition to the 60 vulnerabilities referenced above, Microsoft has also released a critical update advisory, ADV180020 which addresses the vulnerabilities described in the Adobe Flash Security Bulletin APSB18-25.
### Critical Vulnerabilities
This month, Microsoft is addressing 20 vulnerabilities that are rated "critical." Talos believ
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105036http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041483https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8389http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105036http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041483https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8389
2018-08-15
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Exploited in the wild