CVE-2018-8179 Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting a memory corruption flaw in Microsoft Edge, requiring users to apply security updates.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-8179?
CVE-2018-8179 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, published on 9 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge improperly accesses objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Edge.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-8179?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Edge.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8179?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-8179 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2018-8179 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-8179 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gfj5-hxvx-qj62.