CVE-2018-17435
First published: Mon Sep 24 2018(Updated: )
A heap-based buffer over-read in H5O_attr_decode() in H5Oattr.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 an HDF file to GIF file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HDF5 | <=1.10.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17435?
CVE-2018-17435 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17435?
To mitigate CVE-2018-17435, you should upgrade HDF5 to a version higher than 1.10.3.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2018-17435?
CVE-2018-17435 can be exploited by attackers through crafted HDF5 files to perform a denial of service.
What does CVE-2018-17435 affect?
CVE-2018-17435 affects the HDF5 library versions up to and including 1.10.3.
How is CVE-2018-17435 triggered?
CVE-2018-17435 is triggered when processing a specially crafted HDF5 file, especially during conversion to other formats like GIF.
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