CVE-2020-10809

hdf5: Heap-based buffer overflow in function Decompress() in decompress.c

Published Mar 22, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 1.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
An issue was discovered in HDF5 through 1.12.0. A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the function Decompress() located in decompress.c. It can be triggered by sending a crafted file to the gif2h5 binary. It allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-3215 An issue was discovered in HDF5 through 1.12.0. A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the function Decompress() located in decompress.c. It can be triggered by sending a crafted file to the gif2h5 binary. It allows an attacker to cause Denial of Service.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 11:14 AM
Reserved
Mar 22, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 22, 2020, 6:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:48 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Mar 22, 2020, 12:00 AM