Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-17436
ReadCode() in decompress.c in the HDF HDF5 through 1.10.3 library allows attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid write access) via a crafted HDF5 file. This issue was triggered while converting a GIF file to an HDF file.
Vulnerability category: Memory CorruptionDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2018-17436
- cpe:2.3:a:hdfgroup:hdf5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-17436
0.09%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 38 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-17436
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.6
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
6.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
2.8
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-17436
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The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-17436
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https://github.com/SegfaultMasters/covering360/tree/master/HDF5/vuln8#invalid-write-memory-access-in-decompressc
covering360/HDF5/vuln8 at master · SegfaultMasters/covering360 · GitHubExploit;Third Party Advisory
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