CVE-2018-0945: High severity microsoft edge beta vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2018-0945?

CVE-2018-0945 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-0945?

To fix CVE-2018-0945, update Microsoft Edge to the latest version or upgrade ChakraCore to version 1.8.4 or above.

Q: Which software is affected by CVE-2018-0945?

CVE-2018-0945 affects Microsoft Edge and versions of ChakraCore up to 1.8.3.

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0945?

CVE-2018-0945 is categorized as a remote code execution vulnerability.

Q: Is CVE-2018-0945 exploitable by an attacker?

Yes, CVE-2018-0945 can be exploited by an attacker through specially crafted webpages.

Published May 9, 2018

Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft Edge, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Edge, ChakraCore. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0946, CVE-2018-0951, CVE-2018-0953, CVE-2018-0954, CVE-2018-0955, CVE-2018-1022, CVE-2018-8114, CVE-2018-8122, CVE-2018-8128, CVE-2018-8137, CVE-2018-8139.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available

nuget/Microsoft.ChakraCore<1.8.4

1.8.4

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft ChakraCore<=1.8.3

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0945

Event History

May 9, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

May 13, 2022

Advisory Published

01:18 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0945?

CVE-2018-0945 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0945?