Vulnerability Description
In HDF5 1.10.1, there is an out of bounds read vulnerability in the function H5Opline_pline_decode in H5Opline.c in libhdf5.a. For example, h5dump would crash when someone opens a crafted hdf5 file.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hdfgroup | Hdf5 | >= 1.8.0, <= 1.10.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/xiaoqx/pocs/tree/master/hdf5/readme.mdExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/xiaoqx/pocs/tree/master/hdf5/readme.mdExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-17506?
CVE-2017-17506 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In HDF5 1.10.1, there is an out of bounds read vulnerability in the function H5Opline_pline_decode in H5Opline.c in libhdf5.a. For example, h5dump would crash when someone opens a crafted hdf5 file.
How severe is CVE-2017-17506?
CVE-2017-17506 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-17506?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hdfgroup Hdf5.