CVE-2024-29165: Buffer Overflow
Published May 14, 2024
·Updated
HDF5 through 1.14.3 contains a buffer overflow in H5Zfilterfletcher32, 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-2024-29165?
CVE-2024-29165 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service and code execution.
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How do I fix CVE-2024-29165?
To fix CVE-2024-29165, upgrade to HDF5 version 1.14.4 or later immediately.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-29165?
CVE-2024-29165 is a buffer overflow vulnerability found in the H5Z__filter_fletcher32 function.
4
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2024-29165?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-29165 can lead to corruption of the instruction pointer, resulting in denial of service or potential arbitrary code execution.
5
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2024-29165?
CVE-2024-29165 affects HDF5 versions up to and including 1.14.3.