CVE-2025-2308: HDF5 Scale-Offset Filter H5Z__scaleoffset_decompress_one_byte heap-based overflow
Published Mar 14, 2025
·Updated
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in HDF5 1.14.6. This affects the function H5Zscaleoffsetdecompressonebyte of the component Scale-Offset Filter. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor plans to fix this issue in an upcoming release.
Affected Software
2 affected components
HDF Group HDF5
HDFGroup hdf5=1.14.6
Event History
Mar 14, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 25, 58462
Event
via NVD·01:01 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-2308?
CVE-2025-2308 is classified as a critical vulnerability.
2
What software is affected by CVE-2025-2308?
CVE-2025-2308 affects HDF5 version 1.14.6.
3
How do I fix CVE-2025-2308?
To fix CVE-2025-2308, you should upgrade to a version of HDF5 that addresses this vulnerability.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-2308?
CVE-2025-2308 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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Is local access required to exploit CVE-2025-2308?
Yes, an attacker must have local access to exploit CVE-2025-2308.