CVE-2018-6974

Name: CVE-2018-6974
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-16T19:29:00.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6974 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware ESXi (6.7 before ESXi670-201810101-SG, 6.5 before ESXi650-201808401-BG, and 6.0 before ESXi600-201808401-BG), Workstation (14.x before 14.1.3) and Fusion (10.x before 10.1.3) contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in SVGA device. This issue may allow a guest to execute code on the host.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware ESXi (6.7 before ESXi670-201810101-SG, 6.5 before ESXi650-201808401-BG, and 6.0 before ESXi600-201808401-BG), Workstation (14.x before 14.1.3) and Fusion (10.x before 10.1.3) contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in SVGA device. This issue may allow a guest to execute code on the host.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Workstation	>= 14.0, < 14.1.3
Vmware	Fusion	>= 10.0, < 10.1.3
Vmware	Esxi	6.0
Vmware	Esxi	6.5
Vmware	Esxi	6.7

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105660Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041875Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041876Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0026.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105660Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041875Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041876Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0026.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6974?

How severe is CVE-2018-6974?

CVE-2018-6974 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6974?

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