Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability has been found in HDF5 1.14.6 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function H5G__node_cmp3 of the file src/H5Gnode.c. The manipulation leads to stack-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/5575ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/user-attachments/files/20623442/hdf5_crash_7.txtExploit
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.314329Permissions Required
- https://vuldb.com/?id.314329Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.602529Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-6857?
CVE-2025-6857 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). A vulnerability has been found in HDF5 1.14.6 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function H5G__node_cmp3 of the file src/H5Gnode.c. The manipulation leads to stack-ba...
How severe is CVE-2025-6857?
CVE-2025-6857 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-2025-6857?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hdfgroup Hdf5.