Actively exploited in the wild
Microsoft COM for Windows Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability
Microsoft - Windows · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2024-08-05. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CVE-2018-0824
HighCVSS 8.8KEVSummary
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in "Microsoft COM for Windows" when it fails to properly handle serialized objects, aka "Microsoft COM for Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects 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, Windows 10 Servers.
Risk Assessment
The vulnerability allows remote code execution, potentially enabling an attacker to take control of the system.
Recommendation
Apply Microsoft security updates for the affected Windows versions.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft COM for Windows
Original NVD description (English source)
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in "Microsoft COM for Windows" when it fails to properly handle serialized objects, aka "Microsoft COM for Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects 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, Windows 10 Servers.