CVE-2024-29158: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue May 14 2024(Updated: )
HDF5 through 1.14.3 contains a stack buffer overflow in H5FL_arr_malloc, resulting in the corruption of the instruction pointer and causing denial of service or potential code execution.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HDF5 | <1.14.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-29158?
CVE-2024-29158 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service and code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29158?
To fix CVE-2024-29158, upgrade HDF5 to version 1.14.4 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-29158?
CVE-2024-29158 is a stack buffer overflow vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-29158?
CVE-2024-29158 affects HDF5 versions up to 1.14.3.
What could happen if CVE-2024-29158 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-29158 could lead to instruction pointer corruption, causing denial of service or potential code execution.
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