CVE-2024-32621: Buffer Overflow
Published May 14, 2024
·Updated
HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 contains a heap-based buffer overflow in H5HGread in H5HG.c (called from H5VLnativeblobget in H5VLnativeblob.c), resulting in the corruption of the instruction pointer.
Affected Software
2 affected components
HDFGroup hdf5<1.14.4
HDF5 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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-32621?
CVE-2024-32621 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation via heap-based buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-32621?
To fix CVE-2024-32621, upgrade the HDF5 Library to version 1.14.4 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-32621?
CVE-2024-32621 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the HDF5 Library.
4
Which versions of the HDF5 Library are affected by CVE-2024-32621?
CVE-2024-32621 affects all versions of the HDF5 Library up to and including 1.14.3.
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What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2024-32621?
Exploiting CVE-2024-32621 could lead to corruption of the instruction pointer and may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.