CVE-2018-13869: Buffer Overflow
Published Jul 10, 2018
·Updated
An issue was discovered in the HDF HDF5 1.8.20 library. There is a memcpy parameter overlap in the function H5Olinkdecode in H5Olink.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-2018-13869?
CVE-2018-13869 has a medium severity rating due to potential buffer overflow vulnerabilities resulting from memcpy parameter overlap.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-13869?
To mitigate CVE-2018-13869, upgrading to a patched version of the HDF5 library that addresses this vulnerability is recommended.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2018-13869?
CVE-2018-13869 can lead to undefined behavior, memory corruption, and potential denial of service if exploited.
4
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-13869?
CVE-2018-13869 specifically affects the HDF5 library version 1.8.20.
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Is CVE-2018-13869 exploitable remotely?
The exploitability of CVE-2018-13869 may depend on the specific implementation and use case of the HDF5 library but generally poses a local risk.