Actively exploited in the wild
Microsoft Internet Explorer Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Microsoft - Internet Explorer · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2021-11-03. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CVE-2018-8653
HighCVSS 7.5KEVSummary
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer. This affects Internet Explorer 9, 10, and 11. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8643.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could remotely execute arbitrary code in the context of the user, potentially leading to system compromise. However, user interaction is required, such as visiting a malicious webpage.
Recommendation
Apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer. Also, consider migrating to a newer browser such as Microsoft Edge.
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Original NVD description (English source)
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8643.