PatchTheCVECVE-2026-120754: HDF5 through 2.2.0 contains an uninitialized memory read vulnerability in H5Z__filter_scaleoffset() in src/H5Z
CVE-2026-120754 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting hdf5. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
HDF5 through 2.2.0 contains an uninitialized memory read vulnerability in H5Z__filter_scaleoffset() in src/H5Zscaleoffset.c. The decode path validates reads against the allocated size of the chunk buffer rather than the number of bytes actually read from the file. Because H5D__chunk_lock() deliberately sizes filtered chunk buffers to the larger of the stored and unfiltered chunk sizes and fills only the stored bytes, a truncated chunk passes thes
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.3 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | n/a |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-908 |
| Published | 2026-11-03 |
| Last modified | 2026-11-03 |
Last updated 2026-11-03 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Advisories and coverage
Research and news
- VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-120754 | HDF Group HDF5 up to 2.2.0 Scale-Offset Filter src/H5Zscaleoffset.c H5Z__filter_scaleoffset uninitialized pointer 2026-11-03
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-2026-120754?
hdf5: upgrade to newer than 2.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-120754 being exploited?
CVE-2026-120754 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-2026-120754 affect?
CVE-2026-120754 affects hdf5. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). HDF5 through 2.2.0 contains an uninitialized memory read vulnerability in H5Z__filter_scaleoffset() in src/H5Zscaleoffset.c. The decode path validates reads against the allocated size of the chunk buffer rather than the number of bytes actu
How urgent is CVE-2026-120754?
Priority 12/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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