CVE-2018-8552
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
61.4 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when VBScript improperly discloses the contents of its memory, which could provide an attacker with information to further compromise the user's computer or data, aka "Windows Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-11-14
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-45924
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-8552?
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when VBScript improperly discloses the contents of its memory, which could provide an attacker with information to further compromise the user's computer or data, aka "Windows Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10.
Is CVE-2018-8552 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-8552 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 61.4%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-8552?
CVE-2018-8552 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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