8.1
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-11206

First published: Wed May 16 2018(Updated: )

An out of bounds read was discovered in H5O_fill_new_decode and H5O_fill_old_decode in H5Ofill.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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HDF5=1.10.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-11206?

    CVE-2018-11206 has a severity rating that can lead to remote denial of service or information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-11206?

    To fix CVE-2018-11206, update the HDF5 library to version 1.10.3 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2018-11206?

    CVE-2018-11206 specifically affects the HDF5 library version 1.10.2.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-11206?

    CVE-2018-11206 is classified as an out of bounds read vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2018-11206 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-11206 can potentially be exploited remotely, leading to denial of service or information disclosure.

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