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CVE-2016-4333

8.6 · HIGH

The HDF5 1.8.16 library allocating space for the array using a value from the file has an impact within the loop for initializing said array allowing a value within the file to modify the loop's te…

Published Nov 18, 2016CWE-119EPSS 0.61%

Overview

CVE-2016-4333 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 18, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.6, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The HDF5 1.8.16 library allocating space for the array using a value from the file has an impact within the loop for initializing said array allowing a value within the file to modify the loop's terminator. Due to this, an aggressor can cause the loop's index to point outside the bounds of the array when initializing it.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3727Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/94416Refwww.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0179/Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-13Refwww.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3727Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/94416Refwww.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0179/Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-13

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4333?

CVE-2016-4333 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 18, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-4333?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.6, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-4333?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-4333?

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