CVE-2024-29164

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions HDF5 versions 1.14.3 and earlier

Description The issue is related to a stack buffer overflow in the H5R decode heap() function of the HDF5 library. This overflow can cause corruption of the instruction pointer, leading to denial of service or potential code execution. The vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker to impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information.

Recommendations For HDF5 versions 1.14.3 and earlier, as a temporary workaround, consider disabling the H5R decode heap() function until a patch is available. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.