CVE-2025-2914

low-risk
Published 2025-03-28

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.

Do I need to act?

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0.09% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 3.3/10 Low
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Hdfgroup

References (4)

Exploit https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5/issues/5379
Permissions Required https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.301887
Third Party Advisory https://vuldb.com/?id.301887
Third Party Advisory https://vuldb.com/?submit.520880
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low-risk
Severity 13/34 · Low
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal