Improper input validation in Hdfgroup Hdf5
CVE-2016-4332
The library's failure to check if certain message types support a particular flag, the HDF5 1.8.16 library will cast the structure to an alternative structure and then assign to fields that aren't supported by the message type and the library will write outside the bounds of the heap buffer. This can lead to code execution under the context of the library.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.008 (53.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Hdfgroup Hdf5 — versions 1.8.16
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cret@cert.org (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- cret@cert.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO)
- cret@cert.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN)
- cret@cert.org (Technical Description, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-4332?
- CVE-2016-4332 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hdfgroup Hdf5, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.6/10. Published 2016-11-18.
- How severe is CVE-2016-4332?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.6 out of 10.