Vulnerability Description
Memory leak in the H5O_dtype_decode_helper() function in H5Odtype.c in the HDF HDF5 through 1.10.3 library allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted HDF5 file.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hdfgroup | Hdf5 | <= 1.10.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/SegfaultMasters/covering360/tree/master/HDF5/vuln5#memory-leaExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/08/msg00009.html
- https://github.com/SegfaultMasters/covering360/tree/master/HDF5/vuln5#memory-leaExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/08/msg00009.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-17437?
CVE-2018-17437 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Memory leak in the H5O_dtype_decode_helper() function in H5Odtype.c in the HDF HDF5 through 1.10.3 library allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted HDF5 file.
How severe is CVE-2018-17437?
CVE-2018-17437 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-17437?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hdfgroup Hdf5.