Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in HDF5 Product by The HDF Group
CVE-2020-18494

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Hdfgroup

Status
Hdf5
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2023

What is CVE-2020-18494?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the H5S_close function in H5S.c within HDF5 version 1.10.4. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through the creation of specially crafted files, posing significant security risks to affected systems. Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and control over vulnerable installations, necessitating urgent attention from users of HDF5 to mitigate potential threats.

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References

https://github.com/magicSwordsMan/PAAFS/tree/master/vul12

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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