CVE-2017-17509
First published: Mon Dec 11 2017(Updated: )
In HDF5 1.10.1, there is an out of bounds write vulnerability in the function H5G__ent_decode_vec in H5Gcache.c in libhdf5.a. For example, h5dump would crash or possibly have unspecified other impact someone opens a crafted hdf5 file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HDF5 | =1.10.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17509?
CVE-2017-17509 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for crash or undefined behavior upon exploiting the out of bounds write issue.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17509?
To fix CVE-2017-17509, upgrade to HDF5 version 1.10.2 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2017-17509?
CVE-2017-17509 affects systems using HDF5 version 1.10.1 specifically, which includes applications utilizing libhdf5.a.
What kind of impact can CVE-2017-17509 have?
The impact of CVE-2017-17509 can range from application crashes to potentially executing arbitrary code when a crafted HDF5 file is processed.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2017-17509?
While there are reports of crashes associated with CVE-2017-17509, specific exploit details have not been publicly disclosed.
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