What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-44905?

CVE-2025-44905 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Which versions of Hdf5 are affected by CVE-2025-44905?

Organizations using hdf5 v1.14.6 face significant risk from CVE-2025-44905, a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability rated CVSS 8.8.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-44905?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-44905. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-44905?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. If patching is delayed, consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

Hdf5 CVE-2025-44905

HIGH

Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)

2025-05-30 cve@mitre.org

Buffer Overflow Heap Overflow Hdf5 Red Hat Suse

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

SUSE

HIGH

qualitative

Red Hat

5.9 MEDIUM

qualitative

Primary rating from NVD.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Apr 06, 2026 - 08:30 nvd

Patch available

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:44 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jun 03, 2025 - 15:35 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

May 30, 2025 - 04:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

hdf5 v1.14.6 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the H5Z__filter_scaleoffset function.

AnalysisAI

hdf5 v1.14.6 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the H5Z__filter_scaleoffset function. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-122. hdf5 v1.14.6 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the H5Z__filter_scaleoffset function. Affected products include: Hdfgroup Hdf5.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Vendor StatusVendor

SUSE

Severity: High

Product	Status
SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP7	Fixed
openSUSE Leap 15.6	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12 SP5	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP4-LTSS	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP5-LTSS	Fixed

CVE-2025-44905 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for HPC 12	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for HPC 15 SP6	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12 SP2	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12 SP3	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12 SP4	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP3-LTSS	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP5-ESPOS	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP6	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15-ESPOS	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15-LTSS	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for HPC 15	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP6	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP2	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3	Fixed
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP4	Fixed

Hdf5 CVE-2025-44905

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CVSS VectorNVD

Lifecycle Timeline

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

RemediationAI

Vendor StatusVendor

SUSE

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