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7.5

Microsoft browsers can execute malicious code from a website.

CVE-2018-8355 · published 8 years ago
Summary

A security flaw in Microsoft's browser software allows hackers to run unauthorized code on your computer if you visit a compromised website. This affects Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge. To stay safe, keep your browser and operating system up to date and avoid visiting suspicious websites.

What to do
  • Update microsoft microsoft.chakracore to version 1.10.2.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
– microsoft internet_explorer 11
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
– microsoft chakracore All versions
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:chakracore:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
– microsoft edge All versions
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
nuget microsoft microsoft.chakracore < 1.10.2
Fix: upgrade to 1.10.2
Original advisory text
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft browsers, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Ch...
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft browsers, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects ChakraCore, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8353, CVE-2018-8359, CVE-2018-8371, CVE-2018-8372, CVE-2018-8373, CVE-2018-8385, CVE-2018-8389, CVE-2018-8390.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
68% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-787Out-of-bounds Write
Timeline
Published15 Aug 2018
Updated20 Oct 2026
First seen6 Mar 2026
Sources
GHSA-h8jq-5737-hpcf · GHSA
CVE-2018-8355 · NVD
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