Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-8279
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge improperly accesses objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Edge, ChakraCore. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8125, CVE-2018-8262, CVE-2018-8274, CVE-2018-8275, CVE-2018-8301.
Vulnerability category: Memory CorruptionExecute code
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-8279
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 96.32%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 100 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-8279
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.6
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
4.9
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10.0
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NIST |
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7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.6
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5.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-8279
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The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-8279
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104641
Microsoft Edge Scripting Engine CVE-2018-8279 Remote Memory Corruption VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041256
Microsoft Edge Multiple Object Memory Handling Errors Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Bypass Security Restrictions - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8279
CVE-2018-8279 | Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45214/
Microsoft Edge Chakra JIT - Parameter Scope Parsing Type ConfusionExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
Products affected by CVE-2018-8279
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:chakracore:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*