CVE-2018-11207: Divide by Zero

Published May 16, 2018
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Updated

A division by zero was discovered in H5Dchunkinit in H5Dchunk.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-2018-11207?

CVE-2018-11207 has a severity rating that suggests it can lead to remote denial of service attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-11207?

To fix CVE-2018-11207, upgrade to a version of HDF5 that is later than 1.10.2.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2018-11207?

CVE-2018-11207 affects HDF5 version 1.10.2, managed by HDF Group.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-11207?

CVE-2018-11207 is a division by zero vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service.

5

Can CVE-2018-11207 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-11207 can be exploited remotely, potentially impacting services using the affected software.

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