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CVE-2018-0824

Microsoft COM for Windows Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability

Microsoft WindowsOperating systems
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CVSS
7.5High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 5 Aug 2024CISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)73.0%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 99% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline26 Aug 2024Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 9 May 2018, 19:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  2. 18 Jun 2018Exploit code publicExploit-DB
  3. 5 Aug 2024Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Public exploit code and templates 1

  • Local exploitMicrosoft COM for Windows - Privilege Escalation 18 Jun 2018Exploit-DB

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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.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • n/aaffected: n/aCVE List

References 5