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The vulnerability CVE-2018-8461 is a remote code execution vulnerability that exists when Internet Explorer 11 improperly accesses objects in memory. This is also known as "Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This vulnerability affects Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems, Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems, Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems, and Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems. This vulnerability was made public on September 12, 2018, and updated on September 13, 2018.
Overview
The vulnerability is caused by Internet Explorer 11 improperly accessing objects in memory. This can lead to memory corruption, which can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. If the current user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could take control of an affected system.
Remediation
Users are advised to update their Internet Explorer 11 to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Microsoft has likely provided a software update that addresses this vulnerability. Users can also consider using alternative web browsers that are not affected by this vulnerability.
References
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
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- InformationInformation
- MiningMining
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- ConstructionConstruction
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
