Vulnerability Description
HDF5 contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability. Processing a crafted HDF5 file containing an attribute with an invalid variable-length datatype type field may cause the application to crash when the attribute is read.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
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FAQ
What is CVE-2026-17574?
CVE-2026-17574 is a documented vulnerability. HDF5 contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability. Processing a crafted HDF5 file containing an attribute with an invalid variable-length datatype type field may cause the application to crash wh...
How severe is CVE-2026-17574?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-17574. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-17574?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.