CVE-2018-0824VulnerabilityPublished 08/05/2024Updated 10/24/2026
CVE-2018-0824: Microsoft COM for Windows Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability
Affects Microsoft WindowsSource CISA KEV
Severity
HighNo CVSS score published yet
- Exploitation
Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 08/05/2024
- KEV deadline
- 08/26/2024
- EPSS
- 73.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 99% of CVEs
What to do
CISA required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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.