CVE-2024-29160: Buffer Overflow
HDF5 through 1.14.3 contains a heap buffer overflow in H5HGcacheheapdeserialize resulting in the corruption of the instruction pointer and causing denial of service or potential code execution.
Other sources
HDF5 through 1.14.3 contains a heap buffer overflow in H5HGcacheheapdeserialize, resulting in the corruption of the instruction pointer and causing denial of service or potential code execution.
— MITRE
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 1.14.4-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 1.14.4.3-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-29160?
CVE-2024-29160 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29160?
To fix CVE-2024-29160, upgrade HDF5 to version 1.14.4 or later.
What causes CVE-2024-29160?
CVE-2024-29160 is caused by a heap buffer overflow in the H5HG__cache_heap_deserialize function.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-29160?
The potential impacts of CVE-2024-29160 include corruption of the instruction pointer, which can lead to a denial of service or allow for code execution.
Which versions of HDF5 are affected by CVE-2024-29160?
CVE-2024-29160 affects HDF5 versions up to and including 1.14.3.