CVE-2018-8385

Name: CVE-2018-8385
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-15T17:29:08.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8385 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft browsers, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 9, ChakraCore, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 10. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8353, CVE-2018-8355, CVE-2018-8359, CVE-2018-8371, CVE-2018-8372, CVE-2018-8373, CVE-2018-8389, CVE-2018-8390.. EPSS estimates a 14.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft browsers, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Internet Explorer 9, ChakraCore, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 10. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8353, CVE-2018-8355, CVE-2018-8359, CVE-2018-8371, CVE-2018-8372, CVE-2018-8373, CVE-2018-8389, CVE-2018-8390.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.25%

96.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

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

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105039Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041457Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8385Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105039Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041457Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8385Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 15, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8385?

How severe is CVE-2018-8385?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8385 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8385?

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