Vulnerability Description
The library's failure to check if certain message types support a particular flag, the HDF5 1.8.16 library will cast the structure to an alternative structure and then assign to fields that aren't supported by the message type and the library will write outside the bounds of the heap buffer. This can lead to code execution under the context of the library.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hdfgroup | Hdf5 | 1.8.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3727
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94417
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0178/ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-13
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3727
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94417
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0178/ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-13
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4332?
CVE-2016-4332 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). The library's failure to check if certain message types support a particular flag, the HDF5 1.8.16 library will cast the structure to an alternative structure and then assign to fields that aren't sup...
How severe is CVE-2016-4332?
CVE-2016-4332 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4332?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hdfgroup Hdf5.