8.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-14035

First published: Fri Jul 13 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 H5VM_memcpyvv in H5VM.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HDF5=1.8.20

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-14035?

    CVE-2018-14035 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation in specific scenarios.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-14035?

    To fix CVE-2018-14035, upgrade the HDF5 library to version 1.10 or later where the issue has been addressed.

  • What impacts does CVE-2018-14035 have on affected software?

    CVE-2018-14035 can lead to heap-based buffer over-reads, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information.

  • Which versions of HDF5 are affected by CVE-2018-14035?

    CVE-2018-14035 specifically affects HDF5 version 1.8.20.

  • What should I do if I cannot upgrade HDF5 to fix CVE-2018-14035?

    If upgrading is not an option, consider applying workarounds or mitigations recommended for CVE-2018-14035 until an upgrade can be performed.

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