CVE-2018-10705

Name: CVE-2018-10705
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-09T03:29:00.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-10705 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.11%

61.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Auroradao	Aura	All versions

References

https://peckshield.com/2018/05/03/ownerAnyone/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://peckshield.com/2018/05/03/ownerAnyone/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 9, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-10705?

How severe is CVE-2018-10705?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-10705 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10705?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST