8.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-14460

First published: Fri Jul 20 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 H5O_sdspace_decode in H5Osdspace.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-2018-14460?

    The severity of CVE-2018-14460 is considered high due to the potential for a heap-based buffer over-read.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-14460?

    To fix CVE-2018-14460, upgrade the HDF5 library to version 1.8.21 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2018-14460?

    CVE-2018-14460 specifically affects the HDF5 library version 1.8.20.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-14460?

    CVE-2018-14460 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability due to a heap-based buffer over-read.

  • Can CVE-2018-14460 impact data integrity?

    Yes, CVE-2018-14460 can compromise data integrity by allowing unauthorized access to memory contents.

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