CVE-2024-32621: Buffer Overflow

Published May 14, 2024
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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
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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.

5

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.

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