CVE-2018-17439: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Sep 24 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the HDF HDF5 1.10.3 library. There is a stack-based buffer overflow in the function H5S_extent_get_dims() in H5S.c. Specifically, this issue occurs while converting an HDF5 file to a 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-2018-17439?
CVE-2018-17439 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote execution of code exploiting a stack-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17439?
To fix CVE-2018-17439, update to a patched version of the HDF5 library that resolves the stack-based buffer overflow issue.
Which versions of HDF5 are affected by CVE-2018-17439?
CVE-2018-17439 affects HDF5 version 1.10.3 specifically.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2018-17439?
CVE-2018-17439 is a stack-based buffer overflow that occurs in the function H5S_extent_get_dims() during file format conversion.
How can CVE-2018-17439 be exploited?
CVE-2018-17439 can be exploited by an attacker who manipulates an HDF5 file to trigger the buffer overflow when converting to a GIF file.
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