CVE-2018-13873
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.85%
Last modified
CVE-2018-13873 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the HDF HDF5 1.8.20 library. There is a buffer over-read in H5O_chunk_deserialize in H5Ocache.c.. EPSS estimates a 1.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the HDF HDF5 1.8.20 library. There is a buffer over-read in H5O_chunk_deserialize in H5Ocache.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hdfgroup | Hdf5 | >= 1.8.0, <= 1.8.20 |
References
- https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/tree/master/hdf5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/tree/master/hdf5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-13873?
An issue was discovered in the HDF HDF5 1.8.20 library. There is a buffer over-read in H5O_chunk_deserialize in H5Ocache.c.
How severe is CVE-2018-13873?
CVE-2018-13873 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-13873?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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