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CVE-2024-29157: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue May 14 2024(Updated: )

HDF5 through 1.14.3 contains a heap buffer overflow in H5HG_read, resulting in the corruption of the instruction pointer and causing denial of service or potential code execution.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HDF5<=1.14.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-29157?

    CVE-2024-29157 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service and enabling code execution through a heap buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-29157?

    To fix CVE-2024-29157, users should upgrade HDF5 to version 1.14.4 or later, where the vulnerability has been resolved.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-29157?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2024-29157 include application crashes leading to denial of service and the possibility of remote code execution.

  • Which versions of HDF5 are affected by CVE-2024-29157?

    CVE-2024-29157 affects HDF5 version up to and including 1.14.3.

  • What component of HDF5 is vulnerable in CVE-2024-29157?

    CVE-2024-29157 specifically affects the H5HG_read function within HDF5, leading to a heap buffer overflow.

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