CVE-2024-32621
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.93%
Last modified
CVE-2024-32621 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 contains a heap-based buffer overflow in H5HG_read in H5HG.c (called from H5VL__native_blob_get in H5VLnative_blob.c), resulting in the corruption of the instruction pointer.. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 contains a heap-based buffer overflow in H5HG_read in H5HG.c (called from H5VL__native_blob_get in H5VLnative_blob.c), resulting in the corruption of the instruction pointer.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/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-2024-32621?
HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 contains a heap-based buffer overflow in H5HG_read in H5HG.c (called from H5VL__native_blob_get in H5VLnative_blob.c), resulting in the corruption of the instruction pointer.
How severe is CVE-2024-32621?
CVE-2024-32621 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-32621?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2024-32621?
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