CVE-2018-8373—Microsoft Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability

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2022-03-25 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2018-8373
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Internet Explorer Scripting Engine
Date Added:
2022-03-25
Due Date:
2022-04-15
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8373

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