Microsoft COM for Windows Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability
Description
Microsoft COM for Windows contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation and remote code execution via a specially crafted file or script.
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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Details
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Product
- Windows
- CVE
- CVE-2018-0824
- Affected versions
- Windows 10 1507: 1507
Windows 10 1607: 1607
Windows 10 1703: 1703
Windows 10 1709: 1709
Windows 10 1803: 1803
Windows 7 7: 7 SP1
Windows 8.1 8.1: 8.1
Windows RT 8.1 8.1: RT 8.1
Windows Server 1709: 1709
Windows Server 1803: 1803
Windows Server 2008: 2008 SP2
Windows Server: 2008 R2 SP1
Windows Server 2012: 2012
Windows Server: 2012 R2
Windows Server 2016: 2016 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory) - CVSS score
- 8.8
- Actively exploited
- Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
- CISA due date
- August 26, 2024 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
- Source
- CISA KEV – original advisory
- Published
- August 5, 2024
The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.