Microsoft · Internet Explorer · CVE-2018-8447
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Internet Explorer versions 9 through 11
**Description**
The issue is related to improper memory object handling, which can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. This can be achieved through a specially crafted web page. If the current user has administrative rights, the attacker could gain control of the affected system, allowing them to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights.
**Recommendations**
For Internet Explorer versions 9 through 11, update to a newer version that includes the fix for this issue.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.