CVE-2024-29164: Buffer Overflow
HDF5 through 1.14.3 contains a stack buffer overflow in H5Rdecodeheap 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 stack buffer overflow in H5Rdecodeheap, 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-2024-29164?
CVE-2024-29164 has a high severity rating due to the potential for denial of service and code execution through a stack buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29164?
To fix CVE-2024-29164, upgrade HDF5 to version 1.14.4 or later, where the vulnerability is addressed.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-29164?
CVE-2024-29164 can lead to denial of service or potential code execution due to instruction pointer corruption.
Which versions of HDF5 are affected by CVE-2024-29164?
CVE-2024-29164 affects HDF5 versions up to and including 1.14.3.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-29164?
Any users of HDF5 version 1.14.3 or earlier are affected by CVE-2024-29164 and should apply the necessary updates.