This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Microsoft Chakra. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of reoptimization of JavaScript objects within JIT code. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker can trigger a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Microsoft Chakra |
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The severity of ZDI-19-361 is classified as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
To fix ZDI-19-361, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Chakra.
ZDI-19-361 affects all vulnerable installations of Microsoft Chakra, typically in environments using outdated versions.
Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file to exploit ZDI-19-361.
ZDI-19-361 is a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.