CVE-2024-32623:CVE-2024-32623 is a vulnerability in the HDF5 Library up to version 1.14.3. It involves a heap-based buffer overflow in H5VM_array_fill in H5VM.c (called from H5S_select_elements in H5Spoint.c).

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This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-32623, is a high-severity issue that affects the HDF5 Library up to version 1.14.3. The vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in H5VM_array_fill in H5VM.c, which is called from H5S_select_elements in H5Spoint.c. This issue can be exploited over a network with low complexity and requires low privileges. The exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Overview

The vulnerability, CVE-2024-32623, was published on 9th May 2024 and last updated on 13th February 2025. It was assigned by MITRE. The vulnerability affects the HDF5 Library up to version 1.14.3. The issue lies in a heap-based buffer overflow in H5VM_array_fill in H5VM.c, which is called from H5S_select_elements in H5Spoint.c. The CVSS base score for this vulnerability is 8.8, indicating a high severity.

Remediation

Users of the HDF5 Library are advised to upgrade to a version later than 1.14.3 to mitigate this vulnerability. It is also recommended to follow good security practices such as limiting network exposure for all control system devices and ensuring that they are not accessible from the Internet.

References

For more information about this vulnerability, you can visit the following link: https://www.hdfgroup.org/2024/05/new-hdf5-cve-issues-fixed-in-1-14-4/

Industry ExposureMost to least
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  1. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  2. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  3. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  4. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  5. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  6. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  7. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  8. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  9. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  10. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  11. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  12. Utilities
    Utilities
  13. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  14. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  15. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  16. Construction
    Construction
  17. Information
    Information
  18. Mining
    Mining
  19. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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