CVE-2018-8381: 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-2018-8266, CVE-2018-8380, CVE-2018-8384.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8381?
CVE-2018-8381 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8381?
To fix CVE-2018-8381, you should update Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore to the latest version, specifically at least version 1.10.2 for ChakraCore.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-8381?
CVE-2018-8381 affects Microsoft Edge and versions of ChakraCore up to 1.10.1.
Can CVE-2018-8381 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-8381 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-8381?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2018-8381; the best mitigation is to apply the security update.