CVE-2022-25942: High severity hdf5 vulnerability

Published Aug 22, 2022

Updated

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the gif2h5 functionality of HDF5 Group libhdf5 1.10.4. A specially-crafted GIF file can lead to code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component

HDFGroup hdf5=1.10.4

Event History

Aug 22, 2022

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:20 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:20 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25942?

CVE-2022-25942 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for code execution from specially-crafted GIF files.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25942?

To mitigate CVE-2022-25942, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of HDF5 that addresses this vulnerability.

What software is affected by CVE-2022-25942?

CVE-2022-25942 specifically affects HDF5 version 1.10.4.

What can attackers achieve by exploiting CVE-2022-25942?

Exploiting CVE-2022-25942 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.

How can I detect exploitation of CVE-2022-25942?

Detection of CVE-2022-25942 exploitation may involve monitoring for unusual file access patterns or analyzing logs for attempts to process malicious GIF files.