CVE-2017-17507 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

In HDF5 1.10.1, there is an out of bounds read vulnerability in the function H5T_conv_struct_opt in H5Tconv.c in libhdf5.a. For example, h5dump would crash when someone opens a crafted hdf5 file.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hdfgroup	Hdf5	1.10.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

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-2017-17507?

CVE-2017-17507 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 H5T_conv_struct_opt in H5Tconv.c in libhdf5.a. For example, h5dump would crash when someone opens a crafted hdf5 file.

How severe is CVE-2017-17507?

CVE-2017-17507 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-2017-17507?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hdfgroup Hdf5.