CVE-2018-0884

Description

Windows Scripting Host (WSH) in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703 and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows a security feature bypass vulnerability due to how objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0902.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.52%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows Scripting Host

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040522	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103260	vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0884	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0884?: CVE-2018-0884 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0884?: To fix CVE-2018-0884, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-0884 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-0884 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0884?: CVE-2018-0884 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows Scripting Host.

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