CVE-2025-2915: HDF5 H5Faccum.c H5F__accum_free heap-based overflow
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in HDF5 up to 1.14.6. This vulnerability affects the function H5Faccumfree of the file src/H5Faccum.c. The manipulation of the argument overlapsize leads to heap-based buffer overflow. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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HDF5 H5Faccum.c H5Faccumfree heap-based overflow
— Microsoft
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-2915?
CVE-2025-2915 is classified as problematic due to the risk of heap-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2915?
To address CVE-2025-2915, upgrade HDF5 to version 1.14.7 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2025-2915?
CVE-2025-2915 affects HDF5 versions up to and including 1.14.6.
What conditions are required to exploit CVE-2025-2915?
Exploiting CVE-2025-2915 requires local access to the vulnerable system.
What is the cause of CVE-2025-2915?
CVE-2025-2915 is caused by manipulation of the overlap_size argument in the H5F__accum_free function.