Improper input validation in Microsoft Internet Explorer - CVE-2018-8316
Published: August 14, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU14374
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8316
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when Internet Explorer improperly validates hyperlinks before loading executable libraries. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Microsoft Internet Explorer
How to mitigate CVE-2018-8316
Install updates from vendor's website.