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 corruption of the instruction pointer in the H5T__bit_find function."
Anticipated Attack Path
- 1. Initial Exploitation: Attacker sends crafted input to the H5T__bit_find function
- 2. Privilege Escalation: Potential code execution or denial of service
- 3. Lateral Movement: Potential further exploitation of the system
Am I Vulnerable?
- Verify HDF5 version is 1.14.3 or earlier
- Check for any suspicious activity related to the H5T__bit_find function
- Apply the 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 (The 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 heap buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2024-29163) - update to version 1.14.4 or later to mitigate potential code execution or denial of service
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Intelligence Sources
Related The HDF Group Threats
Data compiled from NVD, MSRC, and CISA KEV Catalog. Intelligence synthesized via AI. Scripts provided for diagnostic purposes under MIT License.