Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge
CVE-2018-0840

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

The vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge is due to improper handling of objects in memory by the scripting engine, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system. Successful exploitation could enable an attacker to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Edge, ChakraCore, Internet Explorer Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44077/
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040372
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EPSS Score

88% 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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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