ID:2773 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2018-8464

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:2773 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2018-8464

ID:2773 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2018-8464

Published: May 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU14757
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8464
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error within the Microsoft PDF reader when processing PDF files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted PDF file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.