CVE-2024-32611: Critical severity HDFGroup 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

6 affected componentsFixes available
HDFGroup hdf5<1.14.4
HDF Group HDF5 Library<=1.14.3
Microsoft azl3 hdf5 1.14.3-1<1.14.4.3-1
1.14.4.3-1
Microsoft cbl2 hdf5 1.12.1-13<1.14.4-1
1.14.4-1
Microsoft cbl2 hdf5 1.14.4-1<1.14.4-1
1.14.4-1
Microsoft azl3 hdf5 1.14.4.3-1<1.14.4.3-1
1.14.4.3-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.14.4.3-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.14.4-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade HDF5 Library to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.14.3

Event History

Jan 1, 1970
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
May 14, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
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.

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