HDF5 H5Fint.c H5F_addr_decode_len heap-based overflow

CVE Details

Basic Information

Title HDF5 H5Fint.c H5F_addr_decode_len heap-based overflow
Type cve
Published 2025-06-23T17:00:17.189Z
Last Seen

Product Information

Vendor n/a
Product HDF5
Version 1.14.0

CVSS Information

Base Score 4.8 (MEDIUM)
Attack Vector CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact

AI Analysis

AI Description A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in HDF5 versions up to 1.14.6 affects the H5F_addr_decode_len function, allowing local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause crashes. The issue is considered critical due to its impact on data integrity and system stability.
AI Severity Medium
Vendor HDF Group
Product HDF5
Affected Version 1.14.0, 1.14.1, 1.14.2, 1.14.3, 1.14.4, 1.14.5, 1.14.6

Affected Products

  • n/a HDF5 1.14.0
  • n/a HDF5 1.14.1
  • n/a HDF5 1.14.2
  • n/a HDF5 1.14.3
  • n/a HDF5 1.14.4
  • n/a HDF5 1.14.5
  • n/a HDF5 1.14.6

Additional Information

CVE List
CWE List CWE-122, CWE-119
Bulletin Family

Description

A vulnerability has been found in HDF5 up to 1.14.6 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function H5F_addr_decode_len of the file /hdf5/src/H5Fint.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

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