Executive Risk Summary
"A heap buffer overflow vulnerability in HDF5 through 1.14.3 allows for potential code execution or denial of service. This vulnerability is caused by a bug in the H5A__attr_release_table function, which can lead to corruption of the instruction pointer."
Anticipated Attack Path
- 1. Initial Exploitation: Attacker sends malicious input to the H5A__attr_release_table function
- 2. Privilege Escalation: Attacker gains control of the instruction pointer
- 3. Persistence: Attacker executes arbitrary code or causes a denial of service
Am I Vulnerable?
- Verify HDF5 version is 1.14.3 or earlier
- Check for signs of exploitation, such as crashes or unexpected behavior
- Apply patch to update HDF5 to version 1.14.4 or later
Operational Audit Arsenal
Target Type library
Target Asset libhdf5
Standard Path /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/
Manual Verification Required
This is a non-Windows asset (HDF Group). Use the target asset details and official path provided above to verify your current version against the official vendor advisories listed below.
Patch Impact Forecast
Reboot Required Unlikely
Low to Moderate
Internal Work Notes
HDF5 vulnerability CVE-2024-29161: Potential code execution or denial of service due to heap buffer overflow in H5A__attr_release_table function. Update to HDF5 version 1.14.4 or later to mitigate.
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