CVE-2018-15671
First published: Tue Aug 21 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the HDF HDF5 1.10.2 library. Excessive stack consumption has been detected in the function H5P__get_cb() in H5Pint.c during an attempted parse of a crafted HDF file. This results in denial of service.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HDF5 | =1.10.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-15671?
CVE-2018-15671 has a high severity level due to the potential for denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15671?
To fix CVE-2018-15671, upgrade to a later version of the HDF5 library that has addressed the stack consumption issue.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-15671?
The impact of CVE-2018-15671 is denial of service resulting from excessive stack consumption when parsing crafted HDF files.
Which versions of HDF5 are affected by CVE-2018-15671?
CVE-2018-15671 specifically affects HDF5 version 1.10.2.
How can CVE-2018-15671 be exploited?
CVE-2018-15671 can be exploited by providing a specially crafted HDF file that triggers excessive stack consumption.
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