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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-0861

critical

9.3

CWE

787

15/2/2018

16/9/2024

CVE-2018-0861

First published: Thu 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.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Edge Beta
Windows 10
Windows 10	=1607
Windows 10	=1703
Microsoft Windows Server 2016

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

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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.

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