CVE-2018-17433: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Sep 24 2018(Updated: )
A heap-based buffer overflow in ReadGifImageDesc() in gifread.c in the HDF HDF5 through 1.10.3 library allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted HDF5 file. This issue was triggered while converting a GIF file to an HDF file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HDF5 | <=1.10.3 |
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What is the severity of CVE-2018-17433?
The severity of CVE-2018-17433 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
How does the heap-based buffer overflow in CVE-2018-17433 occur?
The heap-based buffer overflow in CVE-2018-17433 occurs in ReadGifImageDesc() in gifread.c in the HDF HDF5 library when converting a GIF file to an HDF file.
What can attackers do with CVE-2018-17433 vulnerability?
Attackers can cause a denial of service via a crafted HDF5 file exploiting CVE-2018-17433.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-17433?
It is recommended to update the HDF HDF5 library to a version beyond 1.10.3 to mitigate CVE-2018-17433 vulnerability.
Which CWE IDs are associated with CVE-2018-17433?
CVE-2018-17433 is associated with CWE-119 and CWE-787.
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