CVE-2017-17507

CVE-2017-17507 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hdfgroup Hdf5 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Description

In HDF5 1.10.1, there is an out of bounds read vulnerability in the function H5T_conv_struct_opt in H5Tconv.c in libhdf5.a. For example, h5dump would crash when someone opens a crafted hdf5 file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17507?
In HDF5 1.10.1, there is an out of bounds read vulnerability in the function H5T_conv_struct_opt in H5Tconv.c in libhdf5.a. For example, h5dump would crash when someone opens a crafted hdf5 file.
How severe is CVE-2017-17507?
CVE-2017-17507 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-17507 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17507?
CVE-2017-17507 affects Hdfgroup Hdf5. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17507?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-17507 published?
CVE-2017-17507 was published on 2017-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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