CVE-2018-10705
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.1 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The Owned smart contract implementation for Aurora DAO (AURA), an Ethereum ERC20 token, allows attackers to acquire contract ownership because the setOwner function is declared as public. An attacker can then conduct a lockBalances() denial of service attack.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-05-09
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-10705?
The Owned smart contract implementation for Aurora DAO (AURA), an Ethereum ERC20 token, allows attackers to acquire contract ownership because the setOwner function is declared as public. An attacker can then conduct a lockBalances() denial of service attack.
Is CVE-2018-10705 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-10705 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.1% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-10705?
CVE-2018-10705 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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