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CVE Published
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CVE-2024-32620

First published: Tue May 14 2024(Updated: )

HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 contains a heap-based buffer over-read in H5F_addr_decode_len in H5Fint.c, resulting in the corruption of the instruction pointer.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HDF5<1.14.4
HDF5<=1.14.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-32620?

    CVE-2024-32620 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for instruction pointer corruption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-32620?

    To address CVE-2024-32620, upgrade to HDF5 Library version 1.14.4 or later.

  • Which versions of the HDF5 Library are affected by CVE-2024-32620?

    HDF5 Library versions up to and including 1.14.3 are affected by CVE-2024-32620.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-32620?

    CVE-2024-32620 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability.

  • What could be the consequences of exploiting CVE-2024-32620?

    Exploitation of CVE-2024-32620 could lead to corruption of the instruction pointer, potentially allowing code execution.

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