Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in HDF5 up to 1.14.6. Affected by this issue is the function H5F_addr_encode_len of the file src/H5Fint.c. The manipulation of the argument pp leads to heap-based buffer overflow. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hdfgroup | Hdf5 | < 1.14.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5/issues/5381ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.301898Permissions RequiredVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.301898Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.521151Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-2923?
CVE-2025-2923 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in HDF5 up to 1.14.6. Affected by this issue is the function H5F_addr_encode_len of the file src/H5Fint.c. The manipulation of the ...
How severe is CVE-2025-2923?
CVE-2025-2923 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-2923?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hdfgroup Hdf5.