CVE-2025-2924

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified

CVE-2025-2924 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in HDF5 up to 1.14.6. This affects the function H5HL__fl_deserialize of the file src/H5HLcache.c. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in HDF5 up to 1.14.6. This affects the function H5HL__fl_deserialize of the file src/H5HLcache.c. The manipulation of the argument free_block leads to heap-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.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HdfgroupHdf5<= 1.14.6

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Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-2924?
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in HDF5 up to 1.14.6. This affects the function H5HL__fl_deserialize of the file src/H5HLcache.c. The manipulation of the argument free_block leads to heap-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.
How severe is CVE-2025-2924?
CVE-2025-2924 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2924?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST