CVE-2025-6270: HDF5 H5FSsection.c H5FS__sect_find_node heap-based overflow

Published Jun 19, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in HDF5 up to 1.14.6. Affected by this issue is the function H5FSsectfindnode of the file H5FSsection.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Affected Software

2 affected components
HDF Group HDF5<=1.14.6
HDFGroup hdf5<2.0.0

Event History

Jun 19, 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
Jun 13, 58473
Event
via NVD·05:54 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-6270?

CVE-2025-6270 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for heap-based buffer overflow.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2025-6270?

CVE-2025-6270 affects HDF5 versions up to and including 1.14.6.

3

How do I fix CVE-2025-6270?

To fix CVE-2025-6270, update HDF5 to the latest version which contains the necessary patches.

4

What kind of attack can be launched using CVE-2025-6270?

CVE-2025-6270 allows attackers to execute a heap-based buffer overflow attack on the local host.

5

Which function is vulnerable in CVE-2025-6270?

The vulnerability in CVE-2025-6270 is found in the function H5FS__sect_find_node within the file H5FSsection.c.

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