CVE-2018-8139
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-2018-8128, CVE-2018-8137.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| nuget/Microsoft.ChakraCore | <1.8.4 | 1.8.4 |
| Microsoft Edge Beta | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Chakra | <=1.8.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8139
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8139
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45012/
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/commit/ee5dfabc51728f97f6d69e89c88af088251b6b76
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210124164247/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103977
- https://web.archive.org/web/20211204185256/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040844
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5hxp-3237-j2hp (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103977
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040844
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8139?
CVE-2018-8139 is classified with a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8139?
To fix CVE-2018-8139, update Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore to version 1.8.4 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-8139?
CVE-2018-8139 affects Microsoft Edge and versions of ChakraCore up to 1.8.3.
Is my system at risk if I use Microsoft Edge?
Yes, systems running affected versions of Microsoft Edge are at risk of exploitation from CVE-2018-8139.
Does CVE-2018-8139 affect Windows 10 version 1803?
No, CVE-2018-8139 does not affect Windows 10 version 1803.
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