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CVE-2018-8298: ChakraCore Scripting Engine Type Confusion Vulnerability
ChakraCore ChakraCore scripting engine · in CISA KEV since 2022-03-03
2022-03-03added to KEV
2022-03-17federal remediation due date
74.52%EPSS exploit probability (30 days) 99.5th percentile
7.5 HIGHCVSS 3.1
Unknownknown ransomware use
1,331days from NVD publication to KEV
What it is
The ChakraCore scripting engine contains a type confusion vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
| CWE | CWE-843 |
|---|---|
| CVSS vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD published | 2018-07-11 (Analyzed) |
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