Heap-Based Buffer Over-Read in HDF5 Library by HDF Group
CVE-2018-14460

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Hdfgroup

Status
Hdf5
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 July 2018

What is CVE-2018-14460?

A significant issue has been identified within the HDF5 library, specifically in version 1.8.20, where a heap-based buffer over-read occurs in the function H5O_sdspace_decode found in the H5Osdspace.c file. This vulnerability poses risks by potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data within the memory space, highlighting the importance of addressing this flaw to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of applications relying on the HDF5 library.

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References

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

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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