Buffer overflow in Libsndfile_project Libsndfile

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 ra…

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.006 (44.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

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.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-52194?
CVE-2025-52194 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libsndfile_project Libsndfile, 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.