CVE-2018-8358 — Microsoft Edge Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Executive Summary
A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge improperly handles redirect requests. The vulnerability allows Microsoft Edge to bypass Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) redirect restrictions, and to follow redirect requests that should otherwise be ignored. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could force the browser to send data that would otherwise be restricted to a destination website of the attacker's choice. In a web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a specially crafted website that is designed to exploit the vulnerability through Microsoft Edge and then convince a user to view the website. The attacker could also take advantage of compromised websites, and websites that accept or host user-provided content or advertisements. These websites could contain specially crafted content that could exploit the vulnerability. The security update addresses the vulnerability by modifying how affected Microsoft Edge handles redirect requests.
Overview
CVSS Vector
EPSS Score
No EPSS score available for this CVE.
View on FIRST.orgAffected Products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems | 4343887 (Security Update) |
Important | Security Feature Bypass | Yes |
| Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems | 4343887 (Security Update) |
Important | Security Feature Bypass | Yes |
| Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows Server 2016 | 4343887 (Security Update) |
Low | Security Feature Bypass | Yes |
Patches
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
4343887 |
Security Update | Yes |
Known Exploits
Acknowledgments
dannywei of Tencent Security Xuanwu Lab
exp-sky (Kai Song) of Tencent Security Xuanwu Lab