#VU121132 Heap-based buffer overflow in netcdf-c - CVE-2025-14935

Vulnerability identifier: #VU121132

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14935

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
netcdf-c
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Unidata

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the parsing of dimension names. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

netcdf-c: All versions

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1154/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?