CVE-2024-33873: Buffer Overflow
Published May 14, 2024
·Updated
HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 has a heap-based buffer overflow in H5Dscattermem in H5Dscatgath.c.
Affected Software
4 affected componentsFixes available
HDFGroup hdf5<1.14.4
HDF Group HDF5 Library<=1.14.3
Microsoft azl3 hdf5 1.14.3-1
Microsoft azl3 hdf5 1.14.4.3-1
Event History
Jan 1, 1970
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
May 14, 2024
CVE Published
via NVD·03:38 PM
Jun 30, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
Aug 2, 2024
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:48 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-33873?
CVE-2024-33873 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploiting a heap-based buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-33873?
To fix CVE-2024-33873, upgrade the HDF5 Library to version 1.14.4 or later.
3
What causes CVE-2024-33873?
CVE-2024-33873 is caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in the H5D__scatter_mem function of the HDF5 Library.
4
Which versions of HDF5 are affected by CVE-2024-33873?
CVE-2024-33873 affects HDF5 Library versions up to and including 1.14.3.
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What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-33873?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-33873 can lead to application crashes or arbitrary code execution, compromising system integrity.