7.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-25942

First published: Mon 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.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HDF5=1.10.4

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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.

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