CVE-2018-8266: High severity chakracore vulnerability
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-2018-8380, CVE-2018-8381, CVE-2018-8384.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8266?
CVE-2018-8266 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8266?
To fix CVE-2018-8266, ensure that you update Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore to the latest version.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-8266?
CVE-2018-8266 affects Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore versions up to 1.10.1.
Can CVE-2018-8266 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2018-8266 can be exploited remotely without requiring user interaction.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-8266?
Currently, there are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2018-8266 other than applying the security updates.