HIGH

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
11/14/2018

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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