CVE-2024-32617: High severity hdf5 vulnerability

Published May 14, 2024
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Updated

HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 contains a heap-based buffer over-read caused by the unsafe use of strdup in H5MMxstrdup in H5MM.c (called from H5Genttolink in H5Glink.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 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:34 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-32617?

CVE-2024-32617 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing heap-based buffer over-reads.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-32617?

To fix CVE-2024-32617, upgrade to HDF5 Library version 1.14.4 or later.

3

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-32617?

CVE-2024-32617 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability.

4

Which versions of HDF5 Library are affected by CVE-2024-32617?

HDF5 Library versions up to and including 1.14.3 are affected by CVE-2024-32617.

5

What causes the vulnerability CVE-2024-32617?

CVE-2024-32617 is caused by the unsafe use of strdup function in H5MM_xstrdup in H5MM.c.

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