CVE-2025-6817

low-risk
Published 2025-06-28

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in HDF5 1.14.6. This issue affects the function H5C__load_entry of the file /src/H5Centry.c. The manipulation leads to resource consumption. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Do I need to act?

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0.05% 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 (6)

Exploit https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5/issues/5572
Exploit https://github.com/user-attachments/files/20623368/hdf5_crash_4.txt
Permissions Required https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.314255
Third Party Advisory https://vuldb.com/?id.314255
Third Party Advisory https://vuldb.com/?submit.602294
Exploit https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5/issues/5572
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low-risk
Severity 13/34 · Low
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal