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CVE-2019-8396

UnknownEPSS 1.35%

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CVE-2019-8396 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A buffer overflow in H5O__layout_encode in H5Olayout.c in the HDF HDF5 through 1.10.4 library allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted HDF5 file. This issue was triggered while repacking an HDF5 file, aka "Invalid write of size 2.". EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow in H5O__layout_encode in H5Olayout.c in the HDF HDF5 through 1.10.4 library allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted HDF5 file. This issue was triggered while repacking an HDF5 file, aka "Invalid write of size 2."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.35%

67.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HdfgroupHdf5<= 1.10.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8396?
A buffer overflow in H5O__layout_encode in H5Olayout.c in the HDF HDF5 through 1.10.4 library allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted HDF5 file. This issue was triggered while repacking an HDF5 file, aka "Invalid write of size 2."
How severe is CVE-2019-8396?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-8396 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8396?
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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Source: NVD / NIST