CVE-2021-46242: Use After Free
Published Jan 21, 2022
·Updated
HDF5 v1.13.1-1 was discovered to contain a heap-use-after free via the component H5ACunpinentry.
Affected Software
1 affected component
HDFGroup hdf5=1.13.1-1
Event History
Jan 21, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:32 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-46242?
CVE-2021-46242 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to lead to arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-46242?
To fix CVE-2021-46242, upgrade to HDF5 version 1.13.1-2 or later.
3
What components are affected by CVE-2021-46242?
CVE-2021-46242 specifically affects HDF5 v1.13.1-1.
4
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2021-46242?
CVE-2021-46242 is a heap-use-after-free vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2021-46242 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-46242 can potentially be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely.