CVE-2018-13874: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jul 10 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the HDF HDF5 1.8.20 library. There is a stack-based buffer overflow in the function H5FD_sec2_read in H5FDsec2.c, related to HDmemset.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HDF5 | =1.8.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-13874?
CVE-2018-13874 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through a stack-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2018-13874?
To fix CVE-2018-13874, upgrade to a patched version of the HDF5 library that addresses the buffer overflow issue.
Which versions of HDF5 are affected by CVE-2018-13874?
CVE-2018-13874 specifically affects version 1.8.20 of the HDF5 library.
How can CVE-2018-13874 be exploited?
CVE-2018-13874 can be exploited by attackers through crafted input that triggers the stack-based buffer overflow in the H5FD_sec2_read function.
Is CVE-2018-13874 present in later versions of HDF5?
CVE-2018-13874 has been addressed in later versions of the HDF5 library, so it is not present in those updates.
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