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CVE-2024-33876: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue May 14 2024(Updated: )

HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 has a heap buffer overflow in H5S__point_deserialize in H5Spoint.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HDF5<=1.14.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-33876?

    CVE-2024-33876 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution resulting from the heap buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-33876?

    To fix CVE-2024-33876, upgrade the HDF5 library to version 1.14.4 or later where this vulnerability is addressed.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2024-33876?

    CVE-2024-33876 affects HDF5 library versions up to and including 1.14.3.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-33876?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2024-33876 include application crashes and possible remote execution of malicious code.

  • How can I check if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-33876?

    You can check if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-33876 by verifying if you are using HDF5 library version 1.14.3 or earlier.

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