Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2018-8122 is a Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 scripting engine memory corruption issue that can allow remote code execution. Business risk is concentrated where Internet Explorer 11 remains available or embedded on affected Windows desktop and server versions. The supplied bundle does not show active exploitation or a CVSS score. Exposure is most likely on systems where Internet Explorer 11 is still installed, enabled, or used by legacy workflows on the listed Windows versions. The bundle does not identify affected Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or non-Microsoft products. Prioritize as a legacy-browser risk. It is not shown as actively exploited in the supplied bundle, but remote code execution in Internet Explorer 11 warrants cleanup where IE remains present or operational. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MSRC guidance for CVE-2018-8122 and apply applicable security updates.; Identify and retire legacy workflows that require Internet Explorer 11.; Disable or restrict Internet Explorer 11 where business use is no longer required..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8122CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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