CVE-2024-32618: Buffer Overflow
Published May 14, 2024
·Updated
HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 contains a heap-based buffer overflow in H5Tgetnativetype in H5Tnative.c, resulting in the corruption of the instruction 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
Aug 2, 2024
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:18 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-32618?
CVE-2024-32618 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution resulting from a heap-based buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-32618?
To mitigate CVE-2024-32618, upgrade the HDF5 Library to version 1.14.4 or later.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2024-32618?
CVE-2024-32618 can lead to the corruption of the instruction pointer, which may allow attackers to exploit the application.
4
Which versions of HDF5 are affected by CVE-2024-32618?
CVE-2024-32618 affects all versions of the HDF5 Library up to and including 1.14.3.
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Who is responsible for the HDF5 Library that contains CVE-2024-32618?
The HDF5 Library that contains CVE-2024-32618 is maintained by The HDF Group.