Description Preview
The vulnerability, known as "Microsoft COM for Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability," affects various Windows operating systems including 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. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the target system, potentially leading to further compromise.
Overview
This vulnerability allows for remote code execution on affected Windows systems due to improper handling of serialized objects in Microsoft COM for Windows. The issue poses a high severity risk with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating a critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Remediation
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft. Users and administrators should ensure that their systems are up to date with the latest patches to prevent exploitation of this issue. Additionally, implementing proper security measures and best practices for handling serialized objects can help reduce the risk of remote code execution attacks.
References
- SecurityTracker: CVE-2018-0824
- Exploit-DB: CVE-2018-0824 Exploit
- SecurityFocus: CVE-2018-0824 BID
- Microsoft Security Guidance: CVE-2018-0824 Advisory
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- ConstructionConstruction
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- MiningMining
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
