CVE-2021-46244: Divide by Zero
Published Jan 21, 2022
·Updated
A Divide By Zero vulnerability exists in HDF5 v1.13.1-1 vis the function H5Tcompletecopy () at /hdf5/src/H5T.c. This vulnerability causes an aritmetic exception, leading 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 severity of CVE-2021-46244?
CVE-2021-46244 is categorized as a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability due to an arithmetic exception caused by a divide by zero error.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-46244?
To mitigate CVE-2021-46244, upgrade to a patched version of HDF5 that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2021-46244?
The impact of CVE-2021-46244 is a potential Denial of Service, leading to application crashes or unavailability.
4
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-46244?
CVE-2021-46244 specifically affects HDF5 version 1.13.1-1.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-46244?
More technical details about CVE-2021-46244 can often be found in HDF5's release notes or security advisories.