CVE-2018-0824 — Actively Exploited: Windows (Microsoft)
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.
| CVE ID | CVE-2018-0824 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| Vulnerability name | Microsoft COM for Windows Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability |
| Date added | 2024-08-05 |
| Remediation due | 2024-08-26 |
| Known ransomware use | Unknown |
| Required action | Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. |
| 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. |
| Source | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities |
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