PT-2024-6197 · Unknown+4 · Hdf5 Library+4
Published
2024-05-09
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Updated
2026-03-29
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CVE-2024-32620
CVSS v3.1
7.4
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
HDF5 Library versions prior to 1.14.4
Description
The issue is related to a heap-based buffer over-read in the
H5F addr decode len function in the H5Fint.c file of the HDF5 library. This can cause corruption of the instruction pointer. The vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information.Recommendations
For versions prior to 1.14.4, update to version 1.14.4 or later to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the
H5F addr decode len function in the H5Fint.c file until a patch is available.Fix
Heap Based Buffer Overflow
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Astra Linux
Debian
Hdf5 Library
Red Os
Suse