CVE-2024-32609: High severity hdf5 vulnerability

Published May 14, 2024
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Updated

HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 allows stack consumption in the function H5Eprintfstack in H5Eint.c.

Affected Software

2 affected components
HDFGroup hdf5<1.14.4
HDF Group HDF5 Library<=1.14.3

Event History

Jan 1, 1970
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
May 14, 2024
CVE Published
via NVD·03:36 PM
Aug 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:58 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-32609?

CVE-2024-32609 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing significant resource consumption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-32609?

To fix CVE-2024-32609, upgrade the HDF5 Library to version 1.14.4 or later.

3

What specific flaw does CVE-2024-32609 expose?

CVE-2024-32609 exposes a stack consumption issue in the H5E_printf_stack function within the HDF5 library.

4

What impact does CVE-2024-32609 have on software using the HDF5 Library?

If exploited, CVE-2024-32609 can lead to excessive stack consumption, potentially resulting in application crashes.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2024-32609?

CVE-2024-32609 affects users of HDF5 Library versions prior to 1.14.4.

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