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CVE-2024-32617

8.8 · HIGH

HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 contains a heap-based buffer over-read caused by the unsafe use of strdup in H5MM_xstrdup in H5MM.c (called from H5G__ent_to_link in H5Glink.c).

Published May 14, 2024CWE-122EPSS 0.81%

Overview

CVE-2024-32617 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 14, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 contains a heap-based buffer over-read caused by the unsafe use of strdup in H5MM_xstrdup in H5MM.c (called from H5G__ent_to_link in H5Glink.c).

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.hdfgroup.org/2024/05/new-hdf5-cve-issues-fixed-in-1-14-4/Refwww.hdfgroup.org/2024/05/new-hdf5-cve-issues-fixed-in-1-14-4/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-32617?

CVE-2024-32617 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 14, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-32617?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-32617?

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-2024-32617?

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