# CVE-2024-32623: hdf5: HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 contains a heap-based buffer overflow in H5VM_array_fill in H5VM.c (called from H5S_selec...

CVE-2024-32623 is fixed in hdf5 on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2024-32623, released May 14, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-32623
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 8.8 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0091
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 14, 2024

## Description

HDF5 Library through 1.14.3 contains a heap-based buffer overflow in H5VM_array_fill in H5VM.c (called from H5S_select_elements in H5Spoint.c).

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | hdf5 Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1.14.5+repack-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-32623](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-32623.md) | May 14, 2024 |
| Linux | hdf5 Debian 14 | 1.14.5+repack-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-32623](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-32623.md) | May 14, 2024 |

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