CVE-2018-8227
First published: Thu Jun 14 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-2018-8229.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| nuget/Microsoft.ChakraCore | <1.8.5 | 1.8.5 |
| Microsoft Edge Beta | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Chakra | <=1.8.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8227
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8227
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/commit/8af718902bfdc23bdce67d013eb25bd73773e306
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210124174712/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104368
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210927135934/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041097
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-gqh4-4r89-pr95 (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104368
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041097
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8227?
CVE-2018-8227 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8227?
To fix CVE-2018-8227, update Microsoft Edge to the latest version or ensure ChakraCore is at least version 1.8.5.
Which versions of Microsoft Edge are affected by CVE-2018-8227?
CVE-2018-8227 affects Microsoft Edge versions prior to the latest security updates.
What products are impacted by CVE-2018-8227?
CVE-2018-8227 impacts Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore versions up to 1.8.4.
Can CVE-2018-8227 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-8227 can be exploited remotely without user interaction, thereby posing a significant security risk.
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