CVE-2018-0766

Description

Microsoft Edge in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016 allows an attacker to obtain information to further compromise the user's system, due to how the Microsoft Edge PDF Reader handles objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 7.73% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Edge
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0766 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102388 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040100 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0766?
CVE-2018-0766 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0766?
To fix CVE-2018-0766, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-0766 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-0766 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0766?
CVE-2018-0766 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Edge.
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