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CVE-2018-0824

CISA KEV

Published August 5, 2024 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
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.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
MicrosoftWindows

Patch Status

Patch by 2024-08-26

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2018-0824.