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

5.5MEDIUM

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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References

https://bitbucket.hdfgroup.org/projects/HDFFV/repos/hdf5/...
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https://research.loginsoft.com/bugs/null-pointer-derefere...
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https://github.com/Loginsoft-Research/hdf5-reports/tree/m...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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