CVE-2018-8145: Infoleak
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Chakra improperly discloses the contents of its memory, which could provide an attacker with information to further compromise the user's computer or data, aka "Chakra Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects ChakraCore, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 10. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0943, CVE-2018-8130, CVE-2018-8133, CVE-2018-8177.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
nuget/Microsoft.ChakraCoreto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.8.4
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8145?
CVE-2018-8145 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8145?
To fix CVE-2018-8145, update to Microsoft ChakraCore version 1.8.4 or higher.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-8145?
CVE-2018-8145 affects Microsoft ChakraCore versions up to 1.8.3, Internet Explorer 10, and Internet Explorer 11.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8145?
CVE-2018-8145 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.
Can CVE-2018-8145 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-8145 can potentially be exploited remotely to gain sensitive information.