CVE-2017-17506
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.27%
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CVE-2017-17506 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hdfgroup | Hdf5 | >= 1.8.0, <= 1.10.1 |
References
- https://github.com/xiaoqx/pocs/tree/master/hdf5/readme.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/xiaoqx/pocs/tree/master/hdf5/readme.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-17506?
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.
How severe is CVE-2017-17506?
CVE-2017-17506 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17506?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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