Microsoft · Uninitialized Heap Memory Disclosure via Truncated Chunk in HDF5 Scale-Offset Filter
Affects MicrosoftSource GCVE Database
Public exploit available · CVSS 1.9 Low : upgrade to 2.3.0 as a priority.
Data as of 5 Nov 2026, 09:07 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (HDFG) | CVSS 4.0 | 1.9 |
|---|
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.3.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 3 Nov 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
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), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 5 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Scale-Offset Filter to 2.3.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| The HDF GroupScale-Offset Filter | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Users should monitor official Microsoft Security Response Center updates for any forthcoming fixes or mitigation instructions.
Description
CVE-2026-120754 is a vulnerability involving uninitialized heap memory disclosure through a truncated chunk in the HDF5 Scale-Offset filter. This flaw could potentially expose sensitive memory contents due to improper handling of heap memory during data processing.