CVE-2021-45829: Medium severity hdf5 vulnerability
Published Jan 3, 2022
·Updated
HDF5 1.13.1-1 is affected by: segmentation fault, which causes a Denial of Service.
Affected Software
1 affected component
HDFGroup hdf5=1.13.1-1
Event History
Jan 3, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:22 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-45829?
CVE-2021-45829 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a Denial of Service due to a segmentation fault.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-45829?
To fix CVE-2021-45829, upgrade HDF5 to a version later than 1.13.1-1 that addresses the segmentation fault issue.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-45829?
CVE-2021-45829 is categorized as a Denial of Service vulnerability.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-45829?
CVE-2021-45829 affects HDF5 version 1.13.1-1.
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What are the implications of CVE-2021-45829?
The implications of CVE-2021-45829 include potential application crashes and denial of service for users relying on the affected HDF5 version.