Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in HDF5 up to 1.14.6. This affects the function H5HL__fl_deserialize of the file src/H5HLcache.c. The manipulation of the argument free_block 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.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hdfgroup | Hdf5 | <= 1.14.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5/issues/5382ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.301899Permissions RequiredVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.301899Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.521170Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5/issues/5382ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-2924?
CVE-2025-2924 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in HDF5 up to 1.14.6. This affects the function H5HL__fl_deserialize of the file src/H5HLcache.c. The manipulation of the argument free_...
How severe is CVE-2025-2924?
CVE-2025-2924 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-2025-2924?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hdfgroup Hdf5.