CVE-2018-8319

Description

A Security Feature Bypass vulnerability exists in MSR JavaScript Cryptography Library that is caused by incorrect arithmetic computations, aka "MSR JavaScript Cryptography Library Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Research JavaScript Cryptography Library.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.56% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Research JavaScript Cryptography Library
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104655 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041268 third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8319 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8319?
CVE-2018-8319 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8319?
To fix CVE-2018-8319, 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-2018-8319 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-8319 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~6% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8319?
CVE-2018-8319 affects Microsoft Microsoft Research JavaScript Cryptography Library.
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