CVE-2024-32615: Buffer Overflow
Published May 14, 2024
·Updated
HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 contains a heap-based buffer overflow in H5Znbitdecompressonebyte in H5Znbit.c, caused by the earlier use of an initialized pointer.
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
Oct 29, 2024
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:31 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-32615?
CVE-2024-32615 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution from a heap-based buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-32615?
To mitigate CVE-2024-32615, update to HDF5 Library version 1.14.4 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
3
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2024-32615?
CVE-2024-32615 affects the HDF5 Library versions up to and including 1.14.3.
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What impact does CVE-2024-32615 have on applications utilizing the HDF5 Library?
Applications utilizing the affected HDF5 Library versions may be susceptible to arbitrary code execution or crashes due to the buffer overflow.
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When was CVE-2024-32615 disclosed?
CVE-2024-32615 was disclosed in May 2024.