HDF5 up to 1.10.3 h5repack_filters.c apply_filters divide by zero

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in HDF5 up to 1.10.3. It has been rated as problematic. The impacted element is the function apply_filters of the file h5repack_filters.c. The manipulation leads to divide by zero. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-17434. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in HDF5 up to 1.10.3 (Database Software) and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function apply_filters of the file h5repack_filters.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a divide by zero vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-369. The product divides a value by zero. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

A SIGFPE signal is raised in the function apply_filters() of h5repack_filters.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 09/24/2018. The weakness was shared 09/24/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-17434 since 09/24/2018. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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

The entries VDB-124443, VDB-124442, VDB-124441 and VDB-124440 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-17434 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-17434
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124439
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/25/2018 12:43
Updated: 03/27/2020 08:09
Changes: 09/25/2018 12:43 (57), 03/27/2020 08:09 (1)
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