CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-46243: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Fri Jan 21 2022(Updated: )

An untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability exists in HDF5 v1.13.1-1 via the function H5O__dtype_decode_helper () at hdf5/src/H5Odtype.c. This vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HDF5=1.13.1-1

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this HDF5 issue?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-46243.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2021-46243?

    The severity level of CVE-2021-46243 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

  • Where does this vulnerability exist in HDF5 v1.13.1-1?

    This vulnerability exists in HDF5 v1.13.1-1 via the function H5O__dtype_decode_helper() at hdf5/src/H5Odtype.c.

  • What is the potential impact of CVE-2021-46243?

    This vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS).

  • Is there a reference link for more information on CVE-2021-46243?

    Yes, you can find more information at the following reference link: https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5/issues/1326.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203