Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability was found in HDF5 1.14.6 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function H5C__flush_single_entry of the file src/H5Centry.c. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack needs to be approached locally. 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/5576ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/user-attachments/files/20623475/hdf5_crash_8.txtExploit
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.314330Permissions Required
- https://vuldb.com/?id.314330Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.602530Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-6858?
CVE-2025-6858 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). A vulnerability was found in HDF5 1.14.6 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function H5C__flush_single_entry of the file src/H5Centry.c. The manipulation leads to null pointe...
How severe is CVE-2025-6858?
CVE-2025-6858 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-2025-6858?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hdfgroup Hdf5.