HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-10229
MEDIUM

CVE-2018-10229

CWE-200Published: May 4, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A hardware vulnerability in GPU memory modules allows attackers to accelerate micro-architectural attacks through the use of the JavaScript WebGL API.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-10229 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Google1 product(s)
chrome
lg1 product(s)
nexus 5
Mozilla1 product(s)
firefox
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
External links open in a new tab. Always verify in a controlled environment before use.

Official Patches & Advisories

All References (6)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104084Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/283803Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
https://www.vusec.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/glitch.pdfTechnical Description · Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104084Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/283803Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
https://www.vusec.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/glitch.pdfTechnical Description · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-10229
CVSS Score4.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 4, 2018

Related CVEs (CWE-200)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2018-10229 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.