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CVE-2018-0824 — Microsoft COM for Windows Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability

CISA KEV listed Added August 5, 2024 Remediate by August 26, 2024

Description

Microsoft COM for Windows contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation and remote code execution via a specially crafted file or script.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/advisory/CVE-2018-0824; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0824

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