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.
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
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104084Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/283803Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://www.vusec.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/glitch.pdfTechnical Description · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104084Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/283803Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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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.