CVE-2018-0824—Microsoft COM for Windows Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability

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2024-08-05 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2018-0824
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Windows
Date Added:
2024-08-05
Due Date:
2024-08-26
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

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

Additional 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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