What is the severity of CVE-2018-8128?

CVE-2018-8128 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8128?

To fix CVE-2018-8128, update Microsoft Edge or ChakraCore to the latest version provided by Microsoft.

Which versions of Microsoft Edge are affected by CVE-2018-8128?

CVE-2018-8128 affects various versions of Microsoft Edge before the fixes were implemented.

Can CVE-2018-8128 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2018-8128 can be exploited remotely without user interaction if a user is tricked into loading a malicious webpage.

What should I do if I cannot update due to compatibility issues with CVE-2018-8128?

If you cannot update, consider using alternative security measures such as disabling JavaScript or implementing network restrictions.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-8128

high

7.6

CWE

787

9/5/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-8128

First published: Wed May 09 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-2018-0945, 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-2018-8137, CVE-2018-8139.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Edge Beta
ChakraCore	<=1.8.3

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8128

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8128?
CVE-2018-8128 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8128?
To fix CVE-2018-8128, update Microsoft Edge or ChakraCore to the latest version provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Microsoft Edge are affected by CVE-2018-8128?
CVE-2018-8128 affects various versions of Microsoft Edge before the fixes were implemented.
Can CVE-2018-8128 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2018-8128 can be exploited remotely without user interaction if a user is tricked into loading a malicious webpage.
What should I do if I cannot update due to compatibility issues with CVE-2018-8128?
If you cannot update, consider using alternative security measures such as disabling JavaScript or implementing network restrictions.

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