CVE-2024-29166
MEDIUMCVSS 5.7/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2024-29166 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.7/10 on the CVSS scale. HDF5 through 1.14.3 contains a buffer overflow in H5O__linfo_decode, resulting in the corruption of the instruction pointer and causing denial of service or potential code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
HDF5 through 1.14.3 contains a buffer overflow in H5O__linfo_decode, resulting in the corruption of the instruction pointer and causing denial of service or potential code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hdfgroup | Hdf5 | < 1.14.4 |
References
- https://www.hdfgroup.org/2024/05/new-hdf5-cve-issues-fixed-in-1-14-4/Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.hdfgroup.org/2024/05/new-hdf5-cve-issues-fixed-in-1-14-4/Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-29166?
HDF5 through 1.14.3 contains a buffer overflow in H5O__linfo_decode, resulting in the corruption of the instruction pointer and causing denial of service or potential code execution.
How severe is CVE-2024-29166?
CVE-2024-29166 has a CVSS score of 5.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29166?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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