hfsplus_strcasecmp() · hfsplus: fix slab-out-of-bounds read
Affects MicrosoftSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 23:22 UTC
Rated by Threat Radar · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Oct 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Security Response Center Microsoft | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Description
CVE-2025-40088 is a vulnerability in the hfsplus component of Microsoft software version 3.0 that involves a slab-out-of-bounds read in the hfsplus_strcasecmp() function. The issue could potentially lead to memory safety problems. No CVSS score or detailed impact information is provided.