CVE-2018-0993
First published: Thu Apr 12 2018(Updated: )
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Chakra scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft Edge, aka "Chakra Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Edge, ChakraCore. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0979, CVE-2018-0980, CVE-2018-0990, CVE-2018-0994, CVE-2018-0995, CVE-2018-1019.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0993?
CVE-2018-0993 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0993?
To fix CVE-2018-0993, users should update Microsoft Edge to the latest version provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Microsoft Edge are affected by CVE-2018-0993?
Microsoft Edge versions prior to the security update addressing CVE-2018-0993 are affected.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0993?
CVE-2018-0993 is a remote code execution vulnerability caused by memory corruption in the Chakra scripting engine.
Can CVE-2018-0993 affect my Windows 10 system?
Yes, CVE-2018-0993 can affect Windows 10 systems that are running vulnerable versions of Microsoft Edge.
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