CVE-2018-0837: High severity chakracore vulnerability

Published Feb 15, 2018
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Updated

Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016 allows remote code execution, due to how the scripting engine handles objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0834, CVE-2018-0835, CVE-2018-0836, CVE-2018-0838, CVE-2018-0840, CVE-2018-0856, CVE-2018-0857, CVE-2018-0858, CVE-2018-0859, CVE-2018-0860, CVE-2018-0861, and CVE-2018-0866.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
nuget/Microsoft.ChakraCore<1.8.1
1.8.1
Microsoft ChakraCore
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1511
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Event History

Feb 15, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
May 13, 2022
Advisory Published
01:18 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0837?

CVE-2018-0837 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-0837?

To fix CVE-2018-0837, users should update Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore to their latest versions as recommended by Microsoft.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-0837?

CVE-2018-0837 affects Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore used in various versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0837?

CVE-2018-0837 is classified as a scripting engine memory corruption vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2018-0837 compromise my system?

Yes, if exploited, CVE-2018-0837 can lead to remote code execution, potentially compromising the affected system.

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