CVE-2018-11207 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-11207, a division by zero vulnerability in the HDF HDF5 1.10.2 library that could lead to a remote denial of service attack. Find out how to mitigate and prevent this issue.
An occurrence of dividing by zero was identified in the function H5D__chunk_init in the HDF HDF5 1.10.2 library, potentially leading to a remote denial of service attack.
Understanding CVE-2018-11207
A division by zero vulnerability in the HDF HDF5 1.10.2 library that could result in a remote denial of service attack.
What is CVE-2018-11207?
This CVE identifies a vulnerability in the HDF HDF5 1.10.2 library where a division by zero occurs in the function H5D__chunk_init, potentially allowing for a remote denial of service attack.
The Impact of CVE-2018-11207
The vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker to cause a denial of service condition on systems using the affected library.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-11207
A division by zero vulnerability in the HDF HDF5 1.10.2 library.
Vulnerability Description
The issue occurs in the function H5D__chunk_init in the HDF HDF5 1.10.2 library, allowing for a division by zero.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Not applicable
- Vendor: Not applicable
- Versions affected: HDF HDF5 1.10.2
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited remotely to trigger a denial of service attack.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2018-11207 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update to a patched version of the HDF HDF5 library.
- Monitor for any unusual activity that could indicate exploitation of the vulnerability.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and libraries to patched versions.
- Implement network security measures to detect and block potential attacks.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that the HDF HDF5 library is regularly updated to the latest patched version to mitigate the vulnerability.