CVE-2024-32611: Critical severity hdf5 vulnerability
Published May 14, 2024
·Updated
HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 may use an uninitialized value in H5Aattrreleasetable in H5Aint.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 19, 2024
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:17 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-32611?
CVE-2024-32611 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on memory safety.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-32611?
To fix CVE-2024-32611, upgrade the HDF5 Library to version 1.14.4 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
3
What versions of the HDF5 Library are affected by CVE-2024-32611?
CVE-2024-32611 affects all versions of the HDF5 Library up to and including 1.14.3.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2024-32611 on users?
The impact of CVE-2024-32611 could lead to memory corruption issues, which may potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-32611?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2024-32611, so users are strongly advised to upgrade to the patched version.