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

What is CVE-2018-0840?

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.

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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

79% 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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