CVE-2024-3204: c-blosc2 ndlz4x4.c ndlz4_decompress heap-based overflow

Published Apr 2, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability has been found in c-blosc2 up to 2.13.2 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ndlz4decompress of the file /src/c-blosc2/plugins/codecs/ndlz/ndlz4x4.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.14.3 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-259051.

Affected Software

2 affected components
c-blosc2 c-blosc2<=2.13.2
blosc C-Blosc2<=2.13.2

Event History

Apr 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3204?

CVE-2024-3204 is classified as a critical vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-3204?

To fix CVE-2024-3204, you should upgrade c-blosc2 to version 2.14.0 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-3204?

CVE-2024-3204 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2024-3204?

CVE-2024-3204 affects c-blosc2 versions up to and including 2.13.2.

5

What function is involved in CVE-2024-3204?

The vulnerability in CVE-2024-3204 involves the function ndlz4_decompress in the file /src/c-blosc2/plugins/codecs/ndlz/ndlz4x4.c.

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