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CVE-2024-33875: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue May 14 2024(Updated: )

HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 has a heap-based buffer overflow in H5O__layout_encode in H5Olayout.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-2024-33875?

    CVE-2024-33875 has a high severity rating due to the heap-based buffer overflow, which can lead to instruction pointer corruption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-33875?

    To fix CVE-2024-33875, upgrade the HDF5 Library to version 1.14.4 or later.

  • What is affected by CVE-2024-33875?

    CVE-2024-33875 affects HDF5 Library versions up to 1.14.3.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-33875?

    CVE-2024-33875 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2024-33875 lead to security exploitation?

    Yes, CVE-2024-33875 can potentially allow an attacker to corrupt memory and execute arbitrary code.

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