CVE-2018-8512

Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge when the Edge Content Security Policy (CSP) fails to properly validate certain specially crafted documents, aka "Microsoft Edge Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Edge. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8530.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.97% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Edge
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8512 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105486 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041825 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8512?
CVE-2018-8512 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8512?
To fix CVE-2018-8512, 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-2018-8512 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-8512 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8512?
CVE-2018-8512 affects Microsoft Microsoft Edge.
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