CVE-2016-4333: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-4333: The HDF5 1.8.16 library allocating space for the array using a value from the file has an impact within the...

The HDF5 1.8.16 library allocating space for the array using a value from the file has an impact within the loop for initializing said array allowing a value within the file to modify the loop's terminator. Due to this, an aggressor can cause the loop's index to point outside the bounds of the array when initializing it.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 00:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-4333 is a memory safety flaw in HDF5 1.8.16 when reading a crafted file. A value from the file can affect array initialization and push the loop outside array bounds. The provided sources do not establish active exploitation or a CVSS score. Exposure is most likely where applications, research workflows, converters, or services process untrusted HDF5 files using HDF5 1.8.16 or vulnerable distro packages. Systems that never parse externally supplied HDF5 files have lower practical exposure. Treat as a targeted file-processing risk. Prioritize environments that ingest scientific, analytics, or customer-supplied HDF5 data. Lack of active exploitation evidence reduces urgency, but memory corruption in a parser still warrants timely patching. Mitigation focus: Identify systems and applications using HDF5 1.8.16.; Apply relevant vendor or distribution updates from Debian, Gentoo, or upstream guidance.; Restrict processing of untrusted HDF5 files until fixed..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 18, 2016, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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