7.5
CWE
787 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-37501: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Feb 03 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 h5tools_str_sprint in /hdf5/tools/lib/h5tools_str.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HDF5>=1.12.0<=1.13.0
>=1.12.0<=1.13.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-37501?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-37501, upgrade HDF5 to version 1.14.0 or later.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-37501?

    CVE-2021-37501 affects HDF5 versions 1.12.0 through 1.13.0.

  • 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.

  • Who is the vendor for the CVE-2021-37501 vulnerability?

    The vendor for CVE-2021-37501 is HDFGroup, the maintainers of the HDF5 software.

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