CVE-2024-29164: Buffer Overflow
Published May 14, 2024
·Updated
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.
Affected Software
2 affected components
HDF Group HDF5<=1.14.3
HDFGroup hdf5<1.14.4
Event History
Jan 1, 1970
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
May 14, 2024
CVE Published
via NVD·03:15 PM
Aug 2, 2024
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:16 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Which versions of HDF5 are affected by CVE-2024-29164?
CVE-2024-29164 affects HDF5 versions up to and including 1.14.3.
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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.