#VU14376 Privilege escalation in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2018-8357
Published: August 14, 2018 / Updated: August 14, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU14376
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8357
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to sandbox escape. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and use the sandbox escape to elevate privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.