Hdf5 · Hdf5 · CVE-2025-2915
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
HDF5 versions up to 1.14.6
**Description**
A problematic vulnerability was found in HDF5, affecting the function `H5F accum free` of the file `src/H5Faccum.c`. The manipulation of the argument `overlap size` leads to a heap-based buffer overflow. This issue requires local attacking to be exploited.
**Recommendations**
For HDF5 versions up to 1.14.6, as a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the `H5F accum free` function until a patch is available. Additionally, be cautious when handling the `overlap size` argument to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.