CVE-2018-17234
UnknownEPSS 1.49%
Last modified
CVE-2018-17234 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory leak in the H5O__chunk_deserialize() function in H5Ocache.c in the HDF HDF5 through 1.10.3 library allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted HDF5 file.. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Memory leak in the H5O__chunk_deserialize() function in H5Ocache.c in the HDF HDF5 through 1.10.3 library allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted HDF5 file.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hdfgroup | Hdf5 | <= 1.10.3 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-17234?
Memory leak in the H5O__chunk_deserialize() function in H5Ocache.c in the HDF HDF5 through 1.10.3 library allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted HDF5 file.
How severe is CVE-2018-17234?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17234 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17234?
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