Vulnerability Description
NSF Unidata NetCDF-C Variable Name Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NSF Unidata NetCDF-C. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of variable names. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-27267.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unidata | Netcdf | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1152/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-14934?
CVE-2025-14934 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). NSF Unidata NetCDF-C Variable Name Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NS...
How severe is CVE-2025-14934?
CVE-2025-14934 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-14934?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Unidata Netcdf.