CVE-2025-52194
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Publication date: 2025-08-21

Last updated on: 2025-09-11

Assigner: MITRE

Description
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.
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Published
2025-08-21
Last Modified
2025-09-11
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2026-06-16
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2025-08-21
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-52194
EUVD
EUVD-2025-25491
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Vendor Product Version / Range
libsndfile_project libsndfile to 1.2.2 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-121 A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a buffer overflow in libsndfile version 1.2.2 and possibly earlier versions. It occurs when processing malformed IRCAM audio files, specifically in the ircam_read_header function during sample rate processing. This can lead to memory corruption and potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability includes memory corruption and the potential for arbitrary code execution. This means an attacker could exploit this flaw to run malicious code on your system, potentially leading to system compromise or data loss when processing malicious IRCAM audio files.

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