HDF5 up to 1.14.6 src/H5FScache.c H5FS__sinfo_Srialize_Sct_cb sect heap-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in HDF5 up to 1.14.6. It has been classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function H5FS__sinfo_Srialize_Sct_cb of the file src/H5FScache.c. Performing a manipulation of the argument sect results in heap-based overflow. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-2914. The attack requires a local approach. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in HDF5 up to 1.14.6. This affects the function H5FS__sinfo_Srialize_Sct_cb of the file src/H5FScache.c. The manipulation of the argument sect with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-122. A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was disclosed by Chen Lihai with Xidian University as 5379. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-2914. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-8637). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.1

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Class: Heap-based overflow
CWE: CWE-122 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

03/28/2025 🔍
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07/24/2025 +118 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 5379
Researcher: Chen Lihai
Organization: Xidian University
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-2914 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-2914
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-301887
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/28/2025 12:06
Updated: 07/24/2025 14:42
Changes: 03/28/2025 12:06 (57), 06/06/2025 06:33 (31), 07/24/2025 11:45 (2), 07/24/2025 14:42 (1)
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Committer: Anonymous User
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #520880: https://github.com/HDFGroup/hdf5 HDF5 v1.14.6 Heap-based Buffer Overflow (by github.com)

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