Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in HDF5 up to 1.14.6. Affected by this issue is the function H5FS__sect_find_node of the file H5FSsection.c. The manipulation 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
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hdfgroup | Hdf5 | < 2.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5/issues/5580ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://github.com/user-attachments/files/20626642/reproduce.tar.gzExploit
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.313274Permissions RequiredThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.313274Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.592588Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5/issues/5580ExploitIssue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-6270?
CVE-2025-6270 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in HDF5 up to 1.14.6. Affected by this issue is the function H5FS__sect_find_node of the file H5FSsection.c. The manipulation leads to...
How severe is CVE-2025-6270?
CVE-2025-6270 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-2025-6270?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hdfgroup Hdf5.