CVE-2018-8174

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.6 of 10 (high)

Details

Published May 9, 2018
Updated: Aug 24, 2020
CWE ID 787

Summary

CVE-2018-8174, also known as "Double Kill," is a remote code execution vulnerability that affects the VBScript engine in Windows operating systems. Specifically, it impacts Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, and Windows 10 Servers. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code by exploiting the way VBScript handles objects in memory. To remediate this vulnerability, users should apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft. The potential danger of this vulnerability is high as it can lead to unauthorized remote code execution and compromise the integrity and confidentiality of affected systems.

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