How severe is CVE-2018-6305?

CVE-2018-6305 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-6305 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6305?

CVE-2018-6305 affects Gemalto Sentinel Ldk Rte. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6305?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-6305 published?

CVE-2018-6305 was published on 2018-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6305

CVE-2018-6305 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gemalto Sentinel Ldk Rte with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gemalto Sentinel Ldk Rte
Published: 2018-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Denial of service in Gemalto's Sentinel LDK RTE version before 7.65

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6305?: Denial of service in Gemalto's Sentinel LDK RTE version before 7.65
How severe is CVE-2018-6305?: CVE-2018-6305 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-6305 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6305?: CVE-2018-6305 affects Gemalto Sentinel Ldk Rte. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6305?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-6305 published?: CVE-2018-6305 was published on 2018-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gemalto:sentinel_ldk_rte:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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