# CVE-2018-8542: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Chakra scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft Edge, aka "C

- Also known as: GHSA-HFHR-XXXQ-VG7G
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 1.11.3
- Published: 2018-11-14 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- Microsoft Microsoft Edge: Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems, Windows 10 for x64-based Systems, Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems, Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems, Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems, Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems, Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems, Windows 10 Version 1709 for ARM64-based Systems, Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems, Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems, Windows 10 Version 1803 for ARM64-based Systems, Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems, Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems, Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems, Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
- Microsoft ChakraCore: ChakraCore
- Microsoft.ChakraCore (NuGet): fixed in 1.11.3

## Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Chakra scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft Edge, aka "Chakra Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Edge, ChakraCore. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8541, CVE-2018-8543, CVE-2018-8551, CVE-2018-8555, CVE-2018-8556, CVE-2018-8557, CVE-2018-8588.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Microsoft Microsoft Edge, Microsoft ChakraCore, Microsoft.ChakraCore, upgrade to a fixed version (1.11.3) per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105772
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042107
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8542

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