CVE-2018-0949

Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Microsoft Internet Explorer improperly handles requests involving UNC resources, aka "Internet Explorer Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10.

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 17.63% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Internet Explorer 9

Affected: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11

Affected: Microsoft Internet Explorer 10

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104622	vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0949	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041258	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0949?: CVE-2018-0949 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0949?: To fix CVE-2018-0949, 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-2018-0949 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-0949 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~18% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0949?: CVE-2018-0949 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 9, Microsoft Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Internet Explorer 10.

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