CVE-2018-0818: High severity microsoft chakra vulnerability
Microsoft ChakraCore allows an attacker to bypass Control Flow Guard (CFG) in conjunction with another vulnerability to run arbitrary code on a target system, due to how the Chakra scripting engine handles accessing memory, aka "Scripting Engine Security Feature Bypass".
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0818?
CVE-2018-0818 is rated as important due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How can I fix CVE-2018-0818?
To fix CVE-2018-0818, update to the latest version of Microsoft ChakraCore that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-0818?
CVE-2018-0818 affects systems running the Microsoft ChakraCore scripting engine.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-0818?
The impact of CVE-2018-0818 can lead to a bypass of Control Flow Guard, enabling arbitrary code execution on the target system.
How does CVE-2018-0818 work?
CVE-2018-0818 exploits the way ChakraCore handles memory access, allowing attackers to trigger a bypass of security measures.