CVE-2018-8126

Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer fails to validate User Mode Code Integrity (UMCI) policies, aka "Internet Explorer Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 11.

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 9.90% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103997	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040846	vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8126	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8126?: CVE-2018-8126 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8126?: To fix CVE-2018-8126, 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-2018-8126 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-8126 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~10% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8126?: CVE-2018-8126 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.

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