Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016 allows remote code execution, due to how the scripting engine handles objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0834, CVE-2018-0835, CVE-2018-0836, CVE-2018-0838, CVE-2018-0840, CVE-2018-0856, CVE-2018-0857, CVE-2018-0858, CVE-2018-0859, CVE-2018-0860, CVE-2018-0861, and CVE-2018-0866.
CVE-2018-0837
HIGHNVD 7.57.5—Weaponized
EchelonGraph scoreMEDIUM confidence
This high-severity CVE scores 7.5 under NVD CVSS v3. EPSS exploit probability: 65.9%, top 1% of all CVEs by exploit prediction. GitHub Security Advisory data not yet ingested — confidence will rise once GHSA publishes (typical lag: hours to days for open-source ecosystem CVEs; never for infrastructure-only CVEs).
Triggered by: NVD CVSS baseline
Sources: epss, nvd
7.5
EchelonGraph verdictPatch this weekExploitation is likely or a public exploit exists.
- High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 66%
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 66%CVSS: 7.5Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- 7.5
- EG Score
- 7.5(medium)
- EG Risk
- —
- EPSS
- 99.2%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
February 15, 2018
Last Modified
November 21, 2024
References (8)
- secure@microsofthttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102876
- secure@microsofthttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040372
- secure@microsofthttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0837
- secure@microsofthttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44081/
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102876
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040372
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0837
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44081/
Affected Packages
(1 across 1 ecosystem)
NuGet(1)
| Package | Vulnerable range | Fixed in | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft.ChakraCore | 1.2.0 ... 1.8.0 (28 versions) | 1.8.1 | — |
Weakness Classification(1)
MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.
Frequently asked(5)
What is CVE-2018-0837?
CVE-2018-0837 is a high vulnerability published on February 15, 2018. Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, 1709, and Windows Server 2016 allows remote code execution, due to how the scripting engine handles objects in memory, aka "Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0834,…
When was CVE-2018-0837 disclosed?
CVE-2018-0837 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 15, 2018, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2018-0837 actively exploited?
CVE-2018-0837 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-0837?
CVE-2018-0837 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (NVD).
How do I remediate CVE-2018-0837?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2018-0837, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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