HDF5 H5Ofsinfo.c H5O__fsinfo_encode heap-based overflow

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    "title": "HDF5 H5Ofsinfo.c H5O__fsinfo_encode heap-based overflow",
    "summary": "A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in HDF5 1.14.6. This vulnerability affects the function H5O__fsinfo_encode of the file /src/H5Ofsinfo.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.",
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