Buffer overflow in Libsndfile Project
CVE-2025-52194
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in libsndfile version 1.2.2 and potentially earlier versions when processing malformed IRCAM audio files. The vulnerability occurs in the ircam_read_header function at src/ircam.c:164 during sample rate processing, leading to memory corruption and potential code execution.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.006 (48.0th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 48th percentile — 48.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.006 · newest: 0.006 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- github.com/libsndfile/libsndfile/issues/1082 (Exploit, Patch, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)
- github.com/libsndfile (Product)
- bushido-sec.com/index.php/2025/08/08/libsndfile-buffer-overflow/ (Broken Link)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-52194?
- CVE-2025-52194 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libsndfile Project, classified under Stack-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2025-08-21.
- How severe is CVE-2025-52194?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-52194 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.