Microsoft COM for Windows Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability
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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.
7.5
73.2%
Vector breakdown
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- High
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Published
- May 9, 2018
- Modified
- Oct 21, 2025
- Added to KEV
- Aug 5, 2024
- Federal patch due
- Aug 26, 2024
CISA required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Weakness classification
Proof-of-concept & exploitation references
Weaponization
Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2018-0824, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit - cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.
No public GitHub repositories referencing CVE-2018-0824 were found at last check. Absence here is not proof no exploit exists - see the references below for vendor advisories and write-ups.
References
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-0824?
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.
How severe is CVE-2018-0824?
CVE-2018-0824 has a CVSS base score of 7.5 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).
Is CVE-2018-0824 actively exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2018-0824 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Aug 5, 2024, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation.
What is the EPSS score for CVE-2018-0824?
73.2% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 73.2% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (99% percentile among all scored CVEs).
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0824?
CVE-2018-0824 is classified under CWE-502 (CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data).
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