CVE-2018-13872: Buffer Overflow
Published Jul 10, 2018
·Updated
An issue was discovered in the HDF HDF5 1.8.20 library. There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function H5Gentdecode in H5Gent.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-2018-13872?
CVE-2018-13872 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing a heap-based buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-13872?
To fix CVE-2018-13872, upgrade the HDF5 library to version 1.10.2 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2018-13872?
CVE-2018-13872 specifically affects HDF5 version 1.8.20.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-13872?
CVE-2018-13872 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability found in the function H5G_ent_decode.
5
Can CVE-2018-13872 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-13872 can be exploited remotely if an attacker can send specially crafted data to the HDF5 library.