HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 has a heap buffer overflow in H5S__point_deserialize in H5Spoint.c.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.7, requiring local system access to exploit but requires specific conditions to be met without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited integrity, and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from hdfgroup organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2024, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2024-05-14T15:38:10.250
2026-06-17T07:32:29.507
Analyzed
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 (MEDIUM)
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