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6.4 | $0-$5k | 0.00 |
A vulnerability has been found in HDF5 up to 1.10.3 (Database Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function ReadGifImageDesc
of the file gifread.c. The manipulation as part of a GIF File leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
A heap-based buffer overflow in ReadGifImageDesc() in gifread.c in the HDF HDF5 through 1.10.3 library allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted HDF5 file. This issue was triggered while converting a GIF file to an HDF file.
The bug was discovered 09/24/2018. The weakness was presented 09/24/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-17433 since 09/24/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
See 124442, 124441, 124440 and 124439 for similar entries.
Product
Type
Name
Version
License
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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NVD Base Score: 6.5
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔍
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
09/24/2018 🔍09/24/2018 🔍
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09/24/2018 🔍
09/25/2018 🔍
03/27/2020 🔍
Sources
Advisory: github.comStatus: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2018-17433 (🔍)
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Entry
Created: 09/25/2018 12:43Updated: 03/27/2020 08:04
Changes: 09/25/2018 12:43 (58), 03/27/2020 08:04 (1)
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