CVE-2021-45830: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 5, 2022
·Updated
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in HDF5 1.13.1-1 via H5Faddrdecodelen in /hdf5/src/H5Fint.c, which could cause a Denial of Service.
Affected Software
1 affected component
HDFGroup hdf5=1.13.1-1
Event History
Jan 5, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:43 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-45830?
CVE-2021-45830 has a severity rating that may lead to Denial of Service due to a heap-based buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-45830?
To fix CVE-2021-45830, you should update to a version of HDF5 newer than 1.13.1-1 that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2021-45830?
CVE-2021-45830 affects HDF5 version 1.13.1-1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-45830?
CVE-2021-45830 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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Can CVE-2021-45830 lead to security risks?
Yes, CVE-2021-45830 can lead to Denial of Service, posing a security risk to applications using the affected software.