#VU9865 Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Edge


Published: 2018-01-04

Vulnerability identifier: #VU9865

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0766

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing web contents in browser. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted web page, trigger out-of-bounds read and gain access to potentially sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Edge:


External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0800


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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