CVE-2017-17506
First published: Mon Dec 11 2017(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HDF5 | =1.10.1 | |
| HDF5 | >=1.8.0<=1.10.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17506?
CVE-2017-17506 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for causing application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17506?
To mitigate CVE-2017-17506, users should upgrade to a patched version of HDF5 that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of HDF5 are affected by CVE-2017-17506?
CVE-2017-17506 affects HDF5 version 1.10.1 and versions from 1.8.0 up to, but not including, 1.10.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-17506?
CVE-2017-17506 is classified as an out of bounds read vulnerability.
What could happen if CVE-2017-17506 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-17506 can lead to application crashes when processing crafted HDF5 files.
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