CVE-2021-46243: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Jan 21, 2022
·Updated
An untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability exists in HDF5 v1.13.1-1 via the function H5Odtypedecodehelper () at hdf5/src/H5Odtype.c. This vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS).
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 vulnerability ID of this HDF5 issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-46243.
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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.
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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.
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What is the potential impact of CVE-2021-46243?
This vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS).
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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.