# CVE-2018-8463: An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge that could allow an attacker to escape from the AppContainer sandbox in the

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2018-09-13 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- Microsoft Microsoft Edge: Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems, Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems

## Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge that could allow an attacker to escape from the AppContainer sandbox in the browser, aka "Microsoft Edge Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Edge. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8469.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Microsoft Microsoft Edge, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45502/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041623
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8463
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105260
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45502

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