CVE-2018-8643
published 2018-12-12CVE-2018-8643: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer, aka "Scripting Engine Memory…
PriorityP347high7.5CVSS 3.0
AVNACHPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
9.91%
95.0th 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.
Affected
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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
vendor_msrc6.4MEDIUM
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Microsoft
Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2018-12-11·CVSS 6.4
CVE-2018-8643 [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
GHSA
GHSA-r6mg-254h-628j: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer, aka "Scripting Engin
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-13
CVE-2018-8643 [HIGH] CWE-787 GHSA-r6mg-254h-628j: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer, aka "Scripting Engin
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.
GHSA
GHSA-hxxf-h94r-73mv: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer, aka "Scripting Engin
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-13·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2018-8653 [HIGH] CWE-787 GHSA-hxxf-h94r-73mv: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer, aka "Scripting Engin
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.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Trendmicro
Patch Tuesday Fixes Win32k, Windows DNS Server Flaws
blogs_trendmicro·2018-12-12·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2018-8611 [HIGH] Patch Tuesday Fixes Win32k, Windows DNS Server Flaws
Exploits & Vulnerabilities
## Patch Tuesday Fixes Win32k, Windows DNS Server Flaws
The just-released Patch Tuesday for December includes a fix for the actively exploited Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2018-8611).
By: Trend Micro Research Dec 12, 2018 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
The just-released Patch Tuesday for December includes a fix for the actively exploited Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability ( CVE-2018-8611 ). The flaw allows an attacker to exploit a bug in the Windows Kernel and run arbitrary code to install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. It is also pointed out as likely being used with other bugs in targeted attacks.
The patch release fixes another vulnerability that’s worth noting: CVE-20
Trendmicro
Patch Tuesday Fixes Win32k, Windows DNS Server Flaws
blogs_trendmicro·2018-12-12·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2018-8611 [HIGH] Patch Tuesday Fixes Win32k, Windows DNS Server Flaws
Ausnutzung von Schwachstellen
## Patch Tuesday Fixes Win32k, Windows DNS Server Flaws
The just-released Patch Tuesday for December includes a fix for the actively exploited Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2018-8611).
By: Trend Micro Research Dec 12, 2018 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
The just-released Patch Tuesday for December includes a fix for the actively exploited Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability ( CVE-2018-8611 ). The flaw allows an attacker to exploit a bug in the Windows Kernel and run arbitrary code to install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. It is also pointed out as likely being used with other bugs in targeted attacks.
The patch release fixes another vulnerability that’s worth noting: CVE
Trendmicro
Patch Tuesday Fixes Win32k, Windows DNS Server Flaws
blogs_trendmicro·2018-12-12·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2018-8611 [HIGH] Patch Tuesday Fixes Win32k, Windows DNS Server Flaws
Exploits & Vulnerabilities
# Patch Tuesday Fixes Win32k, Windows DNS Server Flaws
The just-released Patch Tuesday for December includes a fix for the actively exploited Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2018-8611).
By: Trend Micro Research
2018/12/12
Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
The just-released Patch Tuesday for December includes a fix for the actively exploited Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2018-8611). The flaw allows an attacker to exploit a bug in the Windows Kernel and run arbitrary code to install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. It is also pointed out as likely being used with other bugs in targeted attacks.
The patch release fixes another vulnerability that’s worth noting: CVE-2018-8
Trendmicro
Patch Tuesday Fixes Win32k, Windows DNS Server Flaws
blogs_trendmicro·2018-12-12·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2018-8611 [HIGH] Patch Tuesday Fixes Win32k, Windows DNS Server Flaws
Exploits y vulnerabilidades
## Patch Tuesday Fixes Win32k, Windows DNS Server Flaws
The just-released Patch Tuesday for December includes a fix for the actively exploited Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2018-8611).
By: Trend Micro Research Dec 12, 2018 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
The just-released Patch Tuesday for December includes a fix for the actively exploited Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability ( CVE-2018-8611 ). The flaw allows an attacker to exploit a bug in the Windows Kernel and run arbitrary code to install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. It is also pointed out as likely being used with other bugs in targeted attacks.
The patch release fixes another vulnerability that’s worth noting: CVE-2
Trendmicro
Patch Tuesday Fixes Win32k, Windows DNS Server Flaws
blogs_trendmicro·2018-12-12·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2018-8611 [HIGH] Patch Tuesday Fixes Win32k, Windows DNS Server Flaws
Exploits & Vulnerabilities
## Patch Tuesday Fixes Win32k, Windows DNS Server Flaws
The just-released Patch Tuesday for December includes a fix for the actively exploited Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2018-8611).
By: Trend Micro Research 2018/12/12 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
The just-released Patch Tuesday for December includes a fix for the actively exploited Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability ( CVE-2018-8611 ). The flaw allows an attacker to exploit a bug in the Windows Kernel and run arbitrary code to install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. It is also pointed out as likely being used with other bugs in targeted attacks.
The patch release fixes another vulnerability that’s worth noting: CVE-2018
Trendmicro
Patch Tuesday Fixes Win32k, Windows DNS Server Flaws
blogs_trendmicro·2018-12-12·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2018-8611 [HIGH] Patch Tuesday Fixes Win32k, Windows DNS Server Flaws
Exploits & Vulnerabilities
## Patch Tuesday Fixes Win32k, Windows DNS Server Flaws
The just-released Patch Tuesday for December includes a fix for the actively exploited Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2018-8611).
By: Trend Micro Research Dec 12, 2018 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
The just-released Patch Tuesday for December includes a fix for the actively exploited Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability ( CVE-2018-8611 ). The flaw allows an attacker to exploit a bug in the Windows Kernel and run arbitrary code to install programmes; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. It is also pointed out as likely being used with other bugs in targeted attacks.
The patch release fixes another vulnerability that’s worth noting: CVE-
Zscaler
Zscaler protects against 12 new vulnerabilities for Chakra Scripting Engine, Internet Explorer, Scripting Engine, Windows VBScript Engine, Windows & Microsoft PowerPoint | Zscaler
blogs_zscaler·CVSS 7.8
[HIGH] Zscaler protects against 12 new vulnerabilities for Chakra Scripting Engine, Internet Explorer, Scripting Engine, Windows VBScript Engine, Windows & Microsoft PowerPoint | Zscaler
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