Vulnerability Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge improperly accesses objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Edge.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Edge | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104077Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040844Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8179PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104077Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040844Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8179PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8179?
CVE-2018-8179 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge improperly accesses objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Edge.
How severe is CVE-2018-8179?
CVE-2018-8179 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8179?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Edge.