Vulnerability identifier: #VU14769
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8452
CWE-ID:
CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Microsoft Edge
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
ChakraCore
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when parsing HTML content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read and gain access to contents of memory.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft Internet Explorer: 11
Microsoft Edge: All versions
ChakraCore: All versions
External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8452
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.