CVE-2021-45833
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.69%
Last modified
CVE-2021-45833 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability exists in HDF5 1.13.1-1 via the H5D__create_chunk_file_map_hyper function in /hdf5/src/H5Dchunk.c, which causes a Denial of Service (context-dependent).. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability exists in HDF5 1.13.1-1 via the H5D__create_chunk_file_map_hyper function in /hdf5/src/H5Dchunk.c, which causes a Denial of Service (context-dependent).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hdfgroup | Hdf5 | 1.13.1-1 |
References
- https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5/issues/1313Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5/issues/1313Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-45833?
A Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability exists in HDF5 1.13.1-1 via the H5D__create_chunk_file_map_hyper function in /hdf5/src/H5Dchunk.c, which causes a Denial of Service (context-dependent).
How severe is CVE-2021-45833?
CVE-2021-45833 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-45833?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2021-45833?
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