CVE-2017-17509

UnknownEPSS 1.51%

Last modified

CVE-2017-17509 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.51%

71.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HdfgroupHdf51.10.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17509?
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.
How severe is CVE-2017-17509?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17509 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17509?
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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Source: NVD / NIST