CVE-2018-0891

Name: CVE-2018-0891
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-14T17:29:01.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0891 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ChakraCore, and Internet Explorer in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, and Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016 allow information disclosure, due to how the scripting engine handles objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0939.. EPSS estimates a 14.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ChakraCore, and Internet Explorer in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, and Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016 allow information disclosure, due to how the scripting engine handles objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0939.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.74%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-401

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	10
Microsoft	Edge	All versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103309Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040507Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0891Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44312/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103309Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040507Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0891Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44312/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0891?

How severe is CVE-2018-0891?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0891 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0891?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST