SB2018061214 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft ChakraCore



SB2018061214 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft ChakraCore

Published: June 12, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018061214
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
  • Low
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8243)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory by the Chakra scripting engine. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


2) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8227)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory in Microsoft Edge by the Chakra scripting engine. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


3) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8229)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of objects in memory in Microsoft Edge by the Chakra scripting engine. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.