CVE-2021-46242 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

HDF5 v1.13.1-1 was discovered to contain a heap-use-after free via the component H5AC_unpin_entry.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hdfgroup	Hdf5	1.13.1-1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5/issues/1329ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5/issues/1329ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-46242?

CVE-2021-46242 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). HDF5 v1.13.1-1 was discovered to contain a heap-use-after free via the component H5AC_unpin_entry.

How severe is CVE-2021-46242?

CVE-2021-46242 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-46242?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hdfgroup Hdf5.