CVE-2018-0824

Microsoft COM for Windows Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability

Microsoft — Windows

Added to KEV catalog: 5 August 2024
Federal remediation due date: 26 August 2024
Weakness classification (CWE): CWE-502

CISA 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.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/advisory/CVE-2018-0824; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0824

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