Bug 2375118 (CVE-2025-6750)

Summary: CVE-2025-6750 hdf5: HDF5 Heap Buffer Overflow
Product: [Other] Security Response Reporter: OSIDB Bzimport <bzimport>
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A flaw was found in hdf5. The H5O__mtime_new_encode function in src/H5Omtime.c contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can be triggered by crafted input. A local attacker can exploit this condition by providing a specially constructed file. This manipulation may result in a denial of service.
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Bug Depends On: 2375129, 2375130, 2375131, 2375132, 2375133    
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2025-06-27 03:01:22 UTC
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in HDF5 1.14.6. Affected by this issue is the function H5O__mtime_new_encode of the file src/H5Omtime.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.