CVE-2018-8464: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 13, 2018

Updated

An remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge PDF Reader improperly handles objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Edge.

Affected Software

7 affected components

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8464

Event History

Sep 13, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8464?

CVE-2018-8464 is rated as critical, indicating a significant threat due to its potential for remote code execution.

How does CVE-2018-8464 affect Microsoft Edge users?

CVE-2018-8464 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on a system running an affected version of Microsoft Edge through malicious PDF files.

What versions of Microsoft Edge are affected by CVE-2018-8464?

CVE-2018-8464 impacts all versions of Microsoft Edge prior to the fix, particularly those that handle PDF files improperly.

How can I mitigate CVE-2018-8464?

To mitigate CVE-2018-8464, users should update Microsoft Edge to the latest version available from Microsoft.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-8464?

Yes, Microsoft has released a patch for CVE-2018-8464 which resolves the vulnerability in Microsoft Edge.