8.8
CWE
787 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-18232: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Aug 22 2023(Updated: )

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in function H5S_close in H5S.c in HDF5 1.10.4 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via creation of crafted file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HDF5=1.10.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-18232?

    CVE-2020-18232 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-18232?

    To resolve CVE-2020-18232, upgrade HDF5 to a version later than 1.10.4 that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2020-18232?

    CVE-2020-18232 specifically affects HDF5 version 1.10.4.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-18232?

    CVE-2020-18232 is a buffer overflow vulnerability found in the H5S_close function.

  • What can attackers do with CVE-2020-18232?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2020-18232 to execute arbitrary code by creating a specially crafted HDF5 file.

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