CVE-2025-2914: HDF5 H5FScache.c H5FS__sinfo_Srialize_Sct_cb heap-based overflow

Published Mar 28, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in HDF5 up to 1.14.6. This affects the function H5FSsinfoSrializeSctcb 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.

Other sources

HDF5 H5FScache.c H5FSsinfoSrializeSctcb heap-based overflow

Microsoft

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
HDF Group HDF5<=1.14.6
HDFGroup hdf5<=1.14.6
Microsoft azl3 hdf5 1.14.4.3-1
Microsoft cbl2 hdf5 1.14.4-1
Microsoft cbl2 hdf5 1.14.4-1
Microsoft cbl2 hdf5 1.14.6-1

Event History

Mar 28, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:36 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·09:36 PM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·09:36 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Updated
via Microsoft·09:36 PM
Affected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2914?

CVE-2025-2914 is classified as problematic due to the potential for a heap-based buffer overflow.

2

How does the buffer overflow in CVE-2025-2914 occur?

The buffer overflow in CVE-2025-2914 occurs due to manipulation of the argument sect within the function H5FS__sinfo_Srialize_Sct_cb.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2025-2914?

CVE-2025-2914 affects HDF5 versions up to and including 1.14.6.

4

Who is impacted by CVE-2025-2914?

Local users with access to the affected systems can exploit CVE-2025-2914.

5

How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2025-2914?

To mitigate the risks of CVE-2025-2914, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of HDF5 that is higher than 1.14.6.

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