CVE-2018-8294
First published: Wed Jul 11 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-2018-8280, CVE-2018-8286, CVE-2018-8290.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| nuget/Microsoft.ChakraCore | <1.10.1 | 1.10.1 |
| Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Chakra | <=1.10.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8294
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8294
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/pull/5444
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/commit/7af07fdfb3cf3ac2b21dd71bf565ab1135e62d4d
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210124183944/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104646
- https://web.archive.org/web/20211202002348/http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041256
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-gxxx-j8m7-hh7m (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104646
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041256
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8294?
CVE-2018-8294 is classified as a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Edge.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8294?
To fix CVE-2018-8294, you should update Microsoft Edge to the latest version or upgrade to Microsoft ChakraCore version 1.10.1.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-8294?
CVE-2018-8294 affects Microsoft Edge and Microsoft ChakraCore versions prior to 1.10.1.
Can CVE-2018-8294 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-8294 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute code on affected systems.
What kind of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2018-8294?
CVE-2018-8294 is associated with memory corruption vulnerabilities that affect how the Chakra scripting engine handles objects.
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