CVE-2021-37501: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 3, 2023
·Updated
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in HDFGroup hdf5-h5dump 1.12.0 through 1.13.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via h5toolsstrsprint in /hdf5/tools/lib/h5toolsstr.c.
Affected Software
1 affected component
HDFGroup hdf5>=1.12.0<=1.13.0
Event History
Feb 3, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-37501?
CVE-2021-37501 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-37501?
To mitigate CVE-2021-37501, upgrade HDF5 to version 1.14.0 or later.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-37501?
CVE-2021-37501 affects HDF5 versions 1.12.0 through 1.13.0.
4
What impact does CVE-2021-37501 have on systems?
CVE-2021-37501 can lead to a denial of service, making systems unavailable for legitimate users.
5
Who is the vendor for the CVE-2021-37501 vulnerability?
The vendor for CVE-2021-37501 is HDFGroup, the maintainers of the HDF5 software.