Is CVE-2018-0824 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-0824 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2018-0824 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2018-0824 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-0824?

CVE-2018-0824 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2018-0824

Published: August 5, 2024

EPSS:91.52%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.7th

Official 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.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Microsoft COM for Windows Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability

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.

Added to KEV: 2024-08-05Federal patch deadline: 2024-08-26

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in Microsoft COM for Windows allows for privilege escalation and remote code execution. It is a high-severity issue with a very high EPSS score of 0.91517, indicating a high likelihood of exploitation, and is confirmed to be actively exploited.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild. It can be exploited via a specially crafted file or script, and is likely remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Users should apply the latest security updates for Microsoft Windows to mitigate this deserialization vulnerability.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-0824 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2018-0824 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.