CVE-2018-11205
First published: Wed May 16 2018(Updated: )
A out of bounds read was discovered in H5VM_memcpyvv in H5VM.c in the HDF HDF5 1.10.2 library. It could allow a remote denial of service or information disclosure attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HDF5 | =1.10.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-11205?
CVE-2018-11205 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service and information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11205?
The best way to fix CVE-2018-11205 is to upgrade to a version of HDF5 later than 1.10.2 that addresses this vulnerability.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-11205?
CVE-2018-11205 could lead to remote denial of service or unauthorized information disclosure.
Which versions of HDF5 are affected by CVE-2018-11205?
CVE-2018-11205 affects HDF5 version 1.10.2.
Is there a proof of concept for CVE-2018-11205?
Yes, proof of concept code for CVE-2018-11205 can be found in various security research repositories.
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