CVE-2018-10229 — MEDIUM (4.8)

Vulnerability Description

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

CVSS Score

4.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	-
Mozilla	Firefox	-
Lg	Nexus 5	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-10229?

CVE-2018-10229 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM). A hardware vulnerability in GPU memory modules allows attackers to accelerate micro-architectural attacks through the use of the JavaScript WebGL API.

How severe is CVE-2018-10229?

CVE-2018-10229 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-10229?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Lg Nexus 5.