NULL Pointer Dereference in HDF5 Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2020-10812

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Key Information:

Vendor: Hdfgroup
Status: Hdf5
Vendor: CVE Published:; 22 March 2020

What is CVE-2020-10812?

A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in HDF5 versions up to 1.12.0, specifically in the H5F_get_nrefs() function within the H5Fquery.c file. This flaw can be exploited by attackers to trigger a Denial of Service, making the system unresponsive to legitimate requests. The issue emphasizes the need for immediate patching and security enhancements in HDF5 installations.

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