CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-10811

First published: Sun Mar 22 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in HDF5 through 1.12.0. A heap-based buffer over-read exists in the function H5O__layout_decode() located in H5Olayout.c. It allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HDF5<=1.12.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-10811?

    CVE-2020-10811 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause Denial of Service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-10811?

    To fix CVE-2020-10811, upgrade HDF5 to version 1.12.1 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-10811?

    CVE-2020-10811 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability affecting HDF5.

  • What can attackers do with CVE-2020-10811?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2020-10811 to cause Denial of Service, disrupting software that relies on HDF5.

  • Which versions of HDF5 are affected by CVE-2020-10811?

    HDF5 versions up to and including 1.12.0 are affected by CVE-2020-10811.

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