CVE-2025-2914

HDF5 H5FScache.c H5FS__sinfo_Srialize_Sct_cb heap-based overflow

LOW
3.3
CVSS Score
Published: March 28, 2025 at 04:31 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 09:07 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorHDF5

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Severity
LOW3.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.3%
SSVC
PoC

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in HDF5 up to 1.14.6. This affects the function H5FS__sinfo_Srialize_Sct_cb of the file src/H5FScache.c. The manipulation of the argument sect leads to heap-based buffer overflow. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

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References (4)

ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5/issues/5379
SignaturePermissions RequiredVDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.301887
VDB EntryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.301887
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.520880

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CVSS

3.3LOWVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-119CWE-122CWE-787

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