CVE-2018-17436
First published: Mon Sep 24 2018(Updated: )
ReadCode() in decompress.c in the HDF HDF5 through 1.10.3 library allows attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid write access) 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17436?
CVE-2018-17436 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to invalid write access.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17436?
To mitigate CVE-2018-17436, update the HDF5 library to a version newer than 1.10.3.
What kind of attack does CVE-2018-17436 enable?
CVE-2018-17436 allows attackers to cause a denial of service through crafted HDF5 files.
In which version of HDF5 is CVE-2018-17436 present?
CVE-2018-17436 affects HDF5 versions up to and including 1.10.3.
What component of HDF5 does CVE-2018-17436 impact?
CVE-2018-17436 impacts the ReadCode() function in the decompress.c file.
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