CVE-2025-14932: NSF Unidata NetCDF-C Time Unit Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Routine

HIGH 7.8MITIGATE

CVE-2025-14932 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting netcdf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NSF Unidata NetCDF-C Time Unit Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NSF Unidata NetCDF-C. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of time units. The issue results from the lack of proper

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-121, CWE-787
Published	2025-12-23
Last modified	2026-10-19

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: unidata

Last updated 2026-10-19 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-23 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-19 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

unidata netcdf MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy netcdf || rpm -q netcdf || netcdf --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-14932?

netcdf: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-14932 being exploited?

CVE-2025-14932 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-14932 affect?

CVE-2025-14932 affects netcdf. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). NSF Unidata NetCDF-C Time Unit Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NSF Unidata NetCDF-C. User interaction is requ

How urgent is CVE-2025-14932?

Priority 34/100. High severity

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References

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