CVE-2018-0861: Critical severity microsoft edge beta vulnerability

Published Feb 15, 2018

Updated

Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 1607, 1703, 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-2018-0837, CVE-2018-0838, CVE-2018-0840, CVE-2018-0856, CVE-2018-0857, CVE-2018-0858, CVE-2018-0859, CVE-2018-0860, and CVE-2018-0866.

Affected Software

5 affected components

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0861

Event History

Feb 15, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0861?

CVE-2018-0861 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0861?

To fix CVE-2018-0861, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

What versions of Microsoft Edge are affected by CVE-2018-0861?

CVE-2018-0861 affects Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 versions 1607 and 1703, as well as Windows Server 2016.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0861?

CVE-2018-0861 is classified as a Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability.

Can CVE-2018-0861 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-0861 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the user's system.