HIGH

CVE-2018-8288

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

83.3%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft browsers, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects ChakraCore, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8242, CVE-2018-8283, CVE-2018-8287, CVE-2018-8291, CVE-2018-8296, CVE-2018-8298.

Technical details

Published
7/11/2018

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8288?

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft browsers, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This affects ChakraCore, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8242, CVE-2018-8283, CVE-2018-8287, CVE-2018-8291, CVE-2018-8296, CVE-2018-8298.

Is CVE-2018-8288 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-8288 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 83.3%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-8288?

CVE-2018-8288 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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