CVE-2018-8172

CVE-2018-8172 is a remote code execution vulnerability that affects the scripting engine in Microsoft Internet Explorer. This vulnerability occurs when Internet Explorer improperly handles objects in memory, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to visit a specially crafted website or open a malicious Office document, resulting in the execution of the attacker's code and potentially giving them control of the affected system. The vulnerability was first discovered and reported to Microsoft by security researchers from Qihoo 360 Core Security back in April 2018. Microsoft released a fix for the vulnerability as part of its May 2018 Patch Tuesday updates. The vulnerability was given a base score of 7.5 out of 10 on the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) scale, which indicates that it has a high level of severity. CVE-2018-8172 highlights the importance of staying up-to-date with security patches and updates. As soon as a vulnerability is discovered, attackers may begin developing exploits to take advantage of it. By keeping software and systems updated with the latest security patches, users can help protect themselves against potential attacks and mitigate the risk of falling victim to exploits targeting known vulnerabilities.