CVE-2024-32609: High severity hdf5 vulnerability
Published May 14, 2024
·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
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.
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Who is affected by CVE-2024-32609?
CVE-2024-32609 affects users of HDF5 Library versions prior to 1.14.4.