CVE-2018-8316

moderate-risk
Published 2018-08-15

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.

Do I need to act?

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29.6% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 70% of all CVEs
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.5/10 High
NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (2)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105013
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041483
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8316
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105013
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041483
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8316
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moderate-risk
Severity 22/34 · High
Exploitability 15/34 · Moderate
Exposure 7/34 · Low