CVE-2018-8619 : A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Internet Explorer VBScript

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Internet Explorer VBScript execution policy does not properly restrict VBScript under specific conditions, aka "Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10.

Published 2018-12-12 00:29:01

Updated 2020-09-28 12:58:06

Source Microsoft Corporation

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Vulnerability category: Execute code

Products affected by CVE-2018-8619

Microsoft » Internet Explorer » Version: 9
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows Server 2008 » Version: N/A Update SP2
Microsoft » Internet Explorer » Version: 10
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows Server 2012 » Version: N/A
Microsoft » Internet Explorer » Version: 11
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows 10 » Version: N/A
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows 10 » Version: 1607
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows 10 » Version: 1703
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows 10 » Version: 1709
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows 10 » Version: 1803
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows 10 » Version: 1809
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows 7 » Version: N/A Update SP1
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows 8.1 » Version: N/A Pro N Edition
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows Rt 8.1 » Version: N/A
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows Server 2012 » Version: R2
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows Server 2016 » Version: N/A
When used together with: Microsoft » Windows Server 2019 » Version: N/A

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-8619

EPSS FAQ

51.23%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 98 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2018-8619

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source
7.6	HIGH	AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C	4.9	10.0	NIST
Access Vector: Network Access Complexity: High Authentication: None Confidentiality Impact: Complete Integrity Impact: Complete Availability Impact: Complete
7.5	HIGH	CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H	1.6	5.9	NIST
Attack Vector: Network Attack Complexity: High Privileges Required: None User Interaction: Required Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: High Integrity: High Availability: High

CWE ids for CVE-2018-8619

CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management

The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2018-8619

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106119

Microsoft Internet Explorer VBScript Engine CVE-2018-8619 Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46023/

VBScript - MSXML Execution Policy Bypass
Exploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8619

CVE-2018-8619 | Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Patch;Vendor Advisory

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Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-8619

Products affected by CVE-2018-8619

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-8619

CVSS scores for CVE-2018-8619

CWE ids for CVE-2018-8619

References for CVE-2018-8619