CVE-2024-33875: Buffer Overflow
HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 has a heap-based buffer overflow in H5Olayoutencode in H5Olayout.c resulting in the corruption of the instruction pointer.
Other sources
HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 has a heap-based buffer overflow in H5Olayoutencode in H5Olayout.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 1.14.4.3-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 1.14.4-1
Event History
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.