CVE-2018-11204: Null Pointer Dereference

Published May 16, 2018
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Updated

A NULL pointer dereference was discovered in H5Ochunkdeserialize in H5Ocache.c in the HDF HDF5 1.10.2 library. It could allow a remote denial of service attack.

Affected Software

1 affected component
HDFGroup hdf5=1.10.2

Event History

May 16, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11204?

CVE-2018-11204 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-11204?

To fix CVE-2018-11204, upgrade HDF5 to a version beyond 1.10.2 that addresses the NULL pointer dereference.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2018-11204?

CVE-2018-11204 affects HDF5 version 1.10.2.

4

What kind of attack can CVE-2018-11204 facilitate?

CVE-2018-11204 can facilitate a remote denial of service attack.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-11204?

More information on CVE-2018-11204 can typically be found in security advisories related to HDF5.

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