CVE-2025-6269: HDF5 H5Cimage.c H5C__reconstruct_cache_entry heap-based overflow

Published Jun 19, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in HDF5 up to 1.14.6. Affected by this vulnerability is the function H5Creconstructcacheentry of the file H5Cimage.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Other sources

HDF5 H5Cimage.c H5Creconstructcacheentry heap-based overflow

Microsoft

Affected Software

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

Event History

Jun 19, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·09:52 PM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·09:52 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-6269?

CVE-2025-6269 is classified as a critical vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-6269?

The recommended fix for CVE-2025-6269 is to update HDF5 to a version greater than 1.14.6.

3

What effects can CVE-2025-6269 have on my system?

CVE-2025-6269 can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow, which may allow for escalated privileges or execution of arbitrary code.

4

Is local access required to exploit CVE-2025-6269?

Yes, exploiting CVE-2025-6269 requires local access to the affected system.

5

Which versions of HDF5 are affected by CVE-2025-6269?

CVE-2025-6269 affects HDF5 versions up to and including 1.14.6.

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