HDF5 Type Conversion Logic H5T__bit_copy heap-based overflow

A vulnerability has been found in HDF5 1.14.6 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function H5T__bit_copy of the component Type Conversion Logic. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor plans to fix this issue in an upcoming release.