The HDF Group's Call the Doctor

HDF5 is now CVE Free! Dana Robinson on Call the Doctor 9-5-23

The HDF Group

In this episode of Call the Doctor, Dana Robinson, director of software engineering gives some  updates on the HDF5 library, particularly emphasizing the successful resolution of all known Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs). Dana highlights the comprehensive efforts to ensure the library's security and stability across various branches, with special attention given to version 1.14. They confirm that all maintenance branches are now free of CVEs, reassuring users about the library's integrity.

Additionally, the discussion covers ongoing work, including addressing issues reported by the OSS Fuzz testing platform. Dana briefly mentions the use of CodeQL and Coverity scans for identifying and rectifying potential code vulnerabilities. While strides have been made in fortifying the file I/O layer for metadata, Dana anticipates occasional security vulnerabilities may still arise, which will be promptly addressed. The video also touches on upcoming events like the European HDF Users Group Meeting, encouraging community involvement in shaping the library's future.

This session happened on September 5, 2023. You can also watch this episode online.

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