CVE-2022-26061: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 22, 2022
·Updated
A heap-based buffer overflow 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·06:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-26061?
CVE-2022-26061 has been classified as critical due to the potential for code execution from a heap-based buffer overflow.
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How do I fix CVE-2022-26061?
To mitigate CVE-2022-26061, upgrade HDF5 to a version later than 1.10.4 that includes the necessary security patches.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2022-26061?
CVE-2022-26061 affects HDF5 version 1.10.4 specifically.
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What can happen if CVE-2022-26061 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2022-26061 can result in arbitrary code execution through a specially-crafted GIF file.
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Who can exploit CVE-2022-26061?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-26061 by delivering a malicious GIF file to the vulnerable HDF5 software.