CVE-2018-13868: Critical severity hdf5 vulnerability
Published Jul 10, 2018
·Updated
An issue was discovered in the HDF HDF5 1.8.20 library. There is a heap-based buffer over-read in the function H5Ofillolddecode in H5Ofill.c.
Affected Software
1 affected component
HDFGroup hdf5=1.8.20
Event History
Jul 10, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-13868?
CVE-2018-13868 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for a heap-based buffer over-read.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-13868?
To fix CVE-2018-13868, upgrade the HDF5 library to a version higher than 1.8.20 where the vulnerability has been patched.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2018-13868?
CVE-2018-13868 specifically affects the HDF5 library version 1.8.20.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-13868?
CVE-2018-13868 is categorized as a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability.
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Can CVE-2018-13868 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-13868 may be exploited remotely, especially if vulnerable HDF5 files are processed.