Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore
CVE-2018-0834

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Edge, Chakracore
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 February 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 78%

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore that could allow remote code execution. This issue arises from the way the scripting engine processes objects in memory, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. Successful exploitation of the vulnerability necessitates that a user be tricked into visiting a specially crafted webpage. Mitigation may involve applying recommended security updates to ensure protection against this and other related vulnerabilities.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Edge, ChakraCore Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

-CVE-2018-0834-aab-aar
Created by SpiralBL0CK

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102859
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44078/
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EPSS Score

78% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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