CVE-2019-8397 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A problem has been found in the HDF HDF5 1.10.4 library, leading to an out of bounds read in the H5T.c file within the function H5T_close_real.

Understanding CVE-2019-8397

This CVE entry highlights a vulnerability in the HDF HDF5 1.10.4 library.

What is CVE-2019-8397?

CVE-2019-8397 is an out of bounds read vulnerability identified in the H5T.c file within the function H5T_close_real in the HDF HDF5 1.10.4 library.

The Impact of CVE-2019-8397

The vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to read sensitive information or cause a denial of service by exploiting the out of bounds read issue.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-8397

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

An out of bounds read vulnerability exists in the H5T_close_real function within the H5T.c file of the HDF HDF5 1.10.4 library.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Versions: HDF HDF5 1.10.4
Affected Products: Not applicable
Affected Vendor: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to read beyond the bounds of allocated memory, potentially leading to information disclosure or denial of service.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-8397 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor patches or updates promptly.
Monitor security advisories for any new information or patches related to this vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Implement proper input validation to prevent out of bounds read issues.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the HDF HDF5 1.10.4 library is updated with the latest patches to address the out of bounds read vulnerability.