Heap-based Buffer Over-read Vulnerability in HDF5 by The HDF Group
CVE-2018-13868

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Hdfgroup

Status
Hdf5
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 July 2018

What is CVE-2018-13868?

A heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability has been identified in the HDF5 library version 1.8.20. The issue is located in the H5O_fill_old_decode function, specifically within the H5Ofill.c source file. This vulnerability may expose sensitive information or lead to further exploitation if not mitigated, underscoring the importance of prompt updates and security measures.

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References

https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/tree/master/hdf5
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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