Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in HDF5 up to 1.14.6. Affected by this vulnerability is the function H5C__reconstruct_cache_entry of the file H5Cimage.c. The manipulation 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
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hdfgroup | Hdf5 | <= 1.14.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5/issues/5579ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://github.com/user-attachments/files/20626503/reproduce.tar.gzExploit
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.313273Permissions RequiredThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.313273Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.592587Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5/issues/5579ExploitIssue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-6269?
CVE-2025-6269 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability classified as critical was found in HDF5 up to 1.14.6. Affected by this vulnerability is the function H5C__reconstruct_cache_entry of the file H5Cimage.c. The manipulation leads to hea...
How severe is CVE-2025-6269?
CVE-2025-6269 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-6269?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hdfgroup Hdf5.