ID:6147 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2018-8372

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:6147 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2018-8372

ID:6147 - Exploit for Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2018-8372

Published: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU14364
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8372
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 when the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft browsers. 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 updates from vendor's website.