CVE-2020-18494 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hdfgroup	Hdf5	1.10.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://github.com/magicSwordsMan/PAAFS/tree/master/vul12ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/magicSwordsMan/PAAFS/tree/master/vul12ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-18494?

CVE-2020-18494 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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.

How severe is CVE-2020-18494?

CVE-2020-18494 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-18494?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hdfgroup Hdf5.