CVE-2018-8385

Description

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 Internet Explorer 9, ChakraCore, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 10. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8353, CVE-2018-8355, CVE-2018-8359, CVE-2018-8371, CVE-2018-8372, CVE-2018-8373, CVE-2018-8389, CVE-2018-8390.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.79% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Internet Explorer 9
Affected: Microsoft ChakraCore
Affected: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Edge
Affected: Microsoft Internet Explorer 10
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References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8385 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041457 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105039 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8385?
CVE-2018-8385 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8385?
To fix CVE-2018-8385, 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-2018-8385 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-8385 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-2018-8385?
CVE-2018-8385 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 9, Microsoft ChakraCore, Microsoft Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Internet Explorer 10.
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