#VU66610 Heap-based buffer overflow in libhdf5 - CVE-2022-26061

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66610

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26061

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
libhdf5
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: HDF Group

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the gif2h5 functionality. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted GIF file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

libhdf5: 1.10.4

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External links
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1487

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.