CVE-2018-8370 Information disclosure in Microsoft Edge

Low 3.1 Published Updated

An attacker can exploit improper handling of audio requests in Microsoft Edge to disclose sensitive information.

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-2018-8370?

CVE-2018-8370 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, published on 15 Aug 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 information disclosure vulnerability exists when WebAudio Library improperly handles audio requests, aka "Microsoft Edge Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Edge.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-8370?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Edge.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8370?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-8370 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-8370 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-8370 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Edge vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-98r3-hhp2-gpgm.

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