CVE-2018-8653—Microsoft Internet Explorer Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability

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2021-11-03 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2018-8653
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Internet Explorer
Date Added:
2021-11-03
Due Date:
2022-05-03
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Internet Explorer Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a memory corruption vulnerability due to how the Scripting Engine handles objects in memory, leading to remote code execution.

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-2018-8653

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