Executive Risk Summary
"A heap buffer overflow vulnerability was discovered in the H5Z__filter_scaleoffset function of HDF5 version 1.14.6, which could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability could be exploited by crafting a malicious HDF5 file that triggers the buffer overflow when processed by an application using the affected HDF5 library."
Anticipated Attack Path
- 1. An attacker crafts a malicious HDF5 file that triggers the buffer overflow
- 2. The malicious HDF5 file is processed by an application using the vulnerable HDF5 library
- 3. The buffer overflow is executed, potentially allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code
Am I Vulnerable?
- Verify the version of HDF5 used by applications and systems
- Check for any signs of exploitation, such as unusual system crashes or unexpected behavior
- Apply the latest security patches for HDF5 to mitigate the vulnerability
Operational Audit Arsenal
Target Type library
Target Asset libhdf5.so
Standard Path /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/
Manual Verification Required
This is a non-Windows asset (The HDF Group). Use the target asset details and official path provided above to verify your current version against the official vendor advisories listed below.
Patch Impact Forecast
Reboot Required Unlikely
Low to moderate, depending on the applications and systems that use the HDF5 library
Internal Work Notes
HDF5 library vulnerability (CVE-2025-44905) - potential for arbitrary code execution via crafted HDF5 files
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Intelligence Sources
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