CVE-2018-14035: High severity hdf5 vulnerability
Published 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 H5VMmemcpyvv in H5VM.c.
Affected Software
1 affected component
HDFGroup hdf5=1.8.20
Event History
Jul 13, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
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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.
3
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.
4
Which versions of HDF5 are affected by CVE-2018-14035?
CVE-2018-14035 specifically affects HDF5 version 1.8.20.
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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.