HDF5 1.10.2 HDF File H5Dchunk.c H5D__chunk_init divide by zero

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in HDF5 1.10.2. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts the function H5D__chunk_init of the file H5Dchunk.c of the component HDF File Handler. This manipulation causes divide by zero. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-15672. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in HDF5 1.10.2 (Database Software). Affected by this vulnerability is the function H5D__chunk_init of the file H5Dchunk.c of the component HDF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a divide by zero vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-369. The product divides a value by zero. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in the HDF HDF5 1.10.2 library. A SIGFPE is raised in the function H5D__chunk_init() of H5Dchunk.c during an attempted parse of a crafted HDF file, because of incorrect protection against division by zero.

The bug was discovered 08/18/2018. The weakness was released 08/21/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-15672 since 08/21/2018. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-123120. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Divide by zero
CWE: CWE-369 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/18/2018 🔍
08/21/2018 +2 days 🔍
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08/22/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/17/2020 +573 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-15672 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-15672
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-123121
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/22/2018 08:17
Updated: 03/17/2020 13:16
Changes: 08/22/2018 08:17 (42), 03/17/2020 13:16 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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