CVE-2024-32616: High severity HDFGroup hdf5 vulnerability

Published May 14, 2024
·
Updated

HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 contains a heap-based buffer over-read in H5Odtypeencodehelper in H5Odtype.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 azl3 hdf5 1.14.4.3-1<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

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 1.14.4-1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.14.4.3-1

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 2, 2024
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:18 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-32616?

CVE-2024-32616 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing heap-based buffer over-read issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-32616?

To fix CVE-2024-32616, upgrade your HDF5 Library to version 1.14.4 or later.

3

What is a heap-based buffer over-read in CVE-2024-32616?

A heap-based buffer over-read in CVE-2024-32616 occurs when the application reads more memory than intended, which can lead to data leakage.

4

Which versions of HDF5 Library are affected by CVE-2024-32616?

CVE-2024-32616 affects HDF5 Library versions prior to 1.14.4.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2024-32616?

Any user or organization using HDF5 Library versions 1.14.3 and earlier is affected by CVE-2024-32616.

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