CVE-2024-32620: High severity HDFGroup hdf5 vulnerability
HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 contains a heap-based buffer over-read in H5Faddrdecodelen in H5Fint.c resulting in the corruption of the instruction pointer.
Other sources
HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 contains a heap-based buffer over-read in H5Faddrdecodelen in H5Fint.c, resulting in the corruption of the instruction pointer.
— MITRE
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 1.14.4-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 1.14.4.3-1
Event History
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.