Vulnerability Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the ChakraCore scripting engine handles objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Edge, ChakraCore. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8354, CVE-2018-8391, CVE-2018-8456, CVE-2018-8457.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Edge | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1803 |
| Microsoft | Chakracore | <= 1.10.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105230Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041623Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8459PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105230Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041623Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8459PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8459?
CVE-2018-8459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the ChakraCore scripting engine handles objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft E...
How severe is CVE-2018-8459?
CVE-2018-8459 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-2018-8459?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Chakracore.