CVE-2018-17438: Divide by Zero
Published Sep 24, 2018
·Updated
A SIGFPE signal is raised in the function H5Dselectio() of H5Dselect.c in the HDF HDF5 through 1.10.3 library during an attempted parse of a crafted HDF file, because of incorrect protection against division by zero. It could allow a remote denial of service attack.
Affected Software
1 affected component
HDFGroup hdf5<=1.10.3
Event History
Sep 24, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17438?
CVE-2018-17438 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a remote denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-17438?
To fix CVE-2018-17438, you should upgrade to HDF5 version 1.10.4 or later.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2018-17438?
The impact of CVE-2018-17438 is that it can lead to a denial of service when a crafted HDF file is parsed.
4
Which versions of HDF5 are affected by CVE-2018-17438?
CVE-2018-17438 affects all versions of HDF5 up to and including 1.10.3.
5
Is CVE-2018-17438 exploitable from a remote location?
Yes, CVE-2018-17438 can be exploited remotely by sending a crafted HDF file to the vulnerable application.