CVE-2018-11204: Null Pointer Dereference
Published May 16, 2018
·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.
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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.
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What kind of attack can CVE-2018-11204 facilitate?
CVE-2018-11204 can facilitate a remote denial of service attack.
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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.