CVE-2018-0987
CVE-2018-0987 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the scripting engine does not properly handle objects in memory in Internet Explorer, aka "Scripting Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0981, CVE-2018-0989, CVE-2018-1000.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-0987?
- An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the scripting engine does not properly handle objects in memory in Internet Explorer, aka "Scripting Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Internet Explorer 10. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0981, CVE-2018-0989, CVE-2018-1000.
- How severe is CVE-2018-0987?
- CVE-2018-0987 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-0987 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-0987?
- CVE-2018-0987 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-0987?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-0987 published?
- CVE-2018-0987 was published on 2018-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103623
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040653
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0987
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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