HDF5 up to 1.10.3 HDF File H5Dchunk.c H5D__create_chunk_file_map_hyper divide by zero

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in HDF5 up to 1.10.3. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function H5D__create_chunk_file_map_hyper of the file H5Dchunk.c of the component HDF File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to divide by zero. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2018-17233. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in HDF5 up to 1.10.3 (Database Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function H5D__create_chunk_file_map_hyper 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. CVE summarizes:

A SIGFPE signal is raised in the function H5D__create_chunk_file_map_hyper() of H5Dchunk.c in the HDF HDF5 through 1.10.3 library during an attempted parse of a crafted HDF file, because of incorrect protection against division by zero. It could allow a remote denial of service attack.

The bug was discovered 09/04/2018. The weakness was disclosed 09/20/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-17233 since 09/20/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 16 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.

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Timelineinfo

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09/20/2018 +15 days 🔍
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09/21/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/25/2020 +551 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-17233 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-17233
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124312
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/21/2018 08:20
Updated: 03/25/2020 16:30
Changes: 09/21/2018 08:20 (59), 03/25/2020 16:30 (1)
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