Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in HDF5 1.14.6. This issue affects the function H5FL__malloc of the file src/H5FL.c. The manipulation leads to memory leak. Attacking locally is a requirement. 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/5578ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/user-attachments/files/20623530/hdf5_crash_10.txtExploit
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.314903Permissions Required
- https://vuldb.com/?id.314903Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.602537Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5/issues/5578ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-7068?
CVE-2025-7068 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in HDF5 1.14.6. This issue affects the function H5FL__malloc of the file src/H5FL.c. The manipulation leads to memory leak. Attacki...
How severe is CVE-2025-7068?
CVE-2025-7068 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-2025-7068?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hdfgroup Hdf5.