Heap-based Buffer Overflow in HDF5 Software by HDF Group
CVE-2021-45830

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Hdfgroup

Status
Hdf5
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 January 2022

What is CVE-2021-45830?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in HDF5 version 1.13.1-1, specifically through the H5F_addr_decode_len function in the source file /hdf5/src/H5Fint.c. This flaw may allow attackers to exploit the buffer overflow, potentially leading to a Denial of Service, disrupting the normal operations of applications that depend on this data management software.

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References

https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5/issues/1314
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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