CVE-2018-11204 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

The HDF HDF5 1.10.2 library has a vulnerability in H5Ocache.c that allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service by exploiting a NULL pointer dereference.

Understanding CVE-2018-11204

This CVE identifies a specific vulnerability in the HDF HDF5 1.10.2 library that can be exploited for a denial of service attack.

What is CVE-2018-11204?

A NULL pointer dereference in H5O__chunk_deserialize in H5Ocache.c in the HDF HDF5 1.10.2 library, potentially leading to a remote denial of service attack.

The Impact of CVE-2018-11204

The vulnerability could be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service, affecting the availability of the system or service.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-11204

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exists in the H5O__chunk_deserialize function in H5Ocache.c within the HDF HDF5 1.10.2 library, allowing for a NULL pointer dereference.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by accessing a NULL pointer, potentially leading to a denial of service attack.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-11204 requires specific actions.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor to address the vulnerability.
Monitor security advisories for any new information or patches related to this CVE.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and libraries to ensure the latest security fixes are in place.
Implement network security measures to prevent remote exploitation of vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Check for patches or updates from the HDF HDF5 library maintainers to fix the vulnerability.