Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in HDF5 by The HDF Group
CVE-2025-2153

2.3LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

The HDF Group

Status
Hdf5
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 March 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists

What is CVE-2025-2153?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in HDF5 version 1.14.6, specifically in the H5SM_delete function of the h5 File Handler. This flaw enables attackers to exploit the vulnerability remotely, leading to potential data corruption and unauthorized access. The complexity of executing this exploit is notably high, requiring advanced knowledge. The exploit has been made public, increasing the risk for systems utilizing this software version.

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Affected Version(s)

HDF5 1.14.6

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.299064
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.299064
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.510819
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CVSS V4

Score:
2.3
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

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    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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