CVE-2018-0873: High severity Microsoft Edge vulnerability

Published Mar 14, 2018
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Updated

ChakraCore and Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016 allows remote code execution, due to how the Chakra scripting engine handles objects in memory, aka "Chakra Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0872, CVE-2018-0874, CVE-2018-0930, CVE-2018-0931, CVE-2018-0933, CVE-2018-0934, CVE-2018-0936, and CVE-2018-0937.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
nuget/Microsoft.ChakraCore<1.8.2
1.8.2
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Windows 10=1511
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Event History

Mar 14, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
May 13, 2022
Advisory Published
01:18 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0873?

CVE-2018-0873 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-0873?

To fix CVE-2018-0873, ensure you update Microsoft Edge or the ChakraCore package to the latest version.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-2018-0873?

CVE-2018-0873 affects Microsoft Edge and various versions of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2018-0873?

The impact of CVE-2018-0873 includes potential unauthorized remote code execution on affected systems.

5

Is CVE-2018-0873 still a threat?

CVE-2018-0873 is only a threat if you are running vulnerable versions of Microsoft Edge or Windows that have not been updated.

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