PT-2024-6201 · Unknown+2 · Hdf5 Library+2
Published
2024-05-09
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Updated
2024-11-08
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CVE-2024-32616
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
H5O dtype encode helper() function in the H5Odtype.c file of the HDF5 library. This can allow an attacker to impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. Exploitation of the vulnerability may also lead to a denial of service.Recommendations
For HDF5 Library 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
H5O dtype encode helper() function in the H5Odtype.c file until a patch is available.Fix
Heap Based Buffer Overflow
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Debian
Hdf5 Library
Red Os