CVE-2018-8298: ChakraCore Scripting Engine Type Confusion Vulnerability
First published: Wed Jul 11 2018(Updated: )
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the ChakraCore scripting engine handles objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects ChakraCore. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8242, CVE-2018-8283, CVE-2018-8287, CVE-2018-8288, CVE-2018-8291, CVE-2018-8296.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| nuget/Microsoft.ChakraCore | <1.10.1 | 1.10.1 |
| Microsoft Chakra | <1.10.1 | |
| Microsoft ChakraCore | ||
| ChakraCore | <1.10.1 | |
| <1.10.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8298
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8298
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45217/
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/pull/5444
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/commit/cb9957e2763c36dbd12afa5c9261465159e16c86
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210124183835/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104639
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-wgw2-wwq8-c7wf (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104639
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8298?
CVE-2018-8298 is classified as a critical remote code execution vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8298?
To fix CVE-2018-8298, update to Microsoft ChakraCore version 1.10.1 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8298?
CVE-2018-8298 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the ChakraCore scripting engine.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-8298?
CVE-2018-8298 affects Microsoft ChakraCore versions prior to 1.10.1.
Can CVE-2018-8298 lead to system compromise?
Yes, CVE-2018-8298 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
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