MS.Edge.CVE-2018-8123.Use.After.Free

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Use After Free vulnerability in Microsoft Edge.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software attempts to handles a maliciously crafted web page. An attacker can exploit this by tricking a user into visiting a malicious web page and execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit and x64-based Systems

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8123

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2020-01-24 15.765
2019-06-06 14.627 Severity:high:medium