Vulnerability Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in HDFGroup hdf5-h5dump 1.12.0 through 1.13.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via h5tools_str_sprint in /hdf5/tools/lib/h5tools_str.c.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hdfgroup | Hdf5 | >= 1.12.0, <= 1.13.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5ProductThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5/issues/2458
- https://github.com/ST4RF4LL/Something_Found/blob/main/HDF5_v1.13.0_h5dump_heap_oExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5ProductThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5/issues/2458
- https://github.com/ST4RF4LL/Something_Found/blob/main/HDF5_v1.13.0_h5dump_heap_oExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-37501?
CVE-2021-37501 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer Overflow vulnerability in HDFGroup hdf5-h5dump 1.12.0 through 1.13.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via h5tools_str_sprint in /hdf5/tools/lib/h5tools_str.c.
How severe is CVE-2021-37501?
CVE-2021-37501 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-37501?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hdfgroup Hdf5.