CVE-2018-0824
Confirmed PUBLISHEDA remote code execution vulnerability exists in "Microsoft COM for Windows" when it fails to properly handle serialized objects, aka "Microsoft COM...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- May 09, 2018
- Exploitation Reported
- Aug 05, 2024
- CVSS
- 8.8 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft |
windows_10
|
1607 |
Affected |
| microsoft |
windows_10
|
1703 |
Affected |
| microsoft |
windows_10
|
1709 |
Affected |
| microsoft |
windows_10
|
1803 |
Affected |
| microsoft |
windows_7
|
0 to <= * |
Affected |
| microsoft |
windows_8.1
|
0 to <= * |
Affected |
| microsoft |
windows_rt_8.1
|
0 to <= * |
Affected |
| microsoft |
windows_server_2008
|
r2 |
Affected |
| microsoft |
windows_server_2008
|
r2 |
Affected |
| microsoft |
windows_server_2012
|
0 to <= * |
Affected |
| microsoft |
windows_server_2012
|
r2 |
Affected |
| microsoft |
windows_server_2016
|
1709 |
Affected |
| microsoft |
windows_server_2016
|
1803 |
Affected |
| microsoft |
windows_10
|
0 to <= * |
Affected |
| microsoft |
windows_server_2016
|
0 to <= * |
Affected |
| microsoft |
windows_server_2008
|
0 to <= * |
Affected |
| n/a |
n/a
|
n/a |
Affected |
CVE References
- 44906 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44906/
- 1040848 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040848
- 104030 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104030
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0824 portal.msrc.microsoft.com · CVE Record https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CV...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2024-08-05 00:00 UTC |
No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.
Check back as sensor telemetry and scanner integrations are updated.
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2024-08-05 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Weaknesses (CWE)
-
Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nessus | https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/109651 | Jun 02, 2025 |
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
-
09:26 UTC about 1 year ago09:26 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nessus plugin available
Scanner coverage available
-
00:00 UTC almost 2 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 2 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
-
19:00 UTC about 8 years ago19:00 UTC · about 8 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
-
00:00 UTC over 8 years ago00:00 UTC · over 8 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2018-0824
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2018-0824",
"title": "A remote code execution vulnerability exists in \"Microsoft COM for Windows\" w...",
"affected_vendor": "Microsoft",
"affected_product": "Windows",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 8.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}