CVE-2018-0824
microsoft windows_10, microsoft windows_7, microsoft windows_8.1
Published 9 May 2018 · updated 17 Jun 2026 · Analyzed
Exploited in the wild
CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 5 Aug 2024, with a remediation deadline of 26 Aug 2024 for US federal agencies.
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in "Microsoft COM for Windows" when it fails to properly handle serialized objects, aka "Microsoft COM for Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects 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, Windows 10 Servers.
References
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/104030 · Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1040848 · Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0824 · Patch, Vendor Advisory
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44906/ · Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-0824 · US Government Resource