CVE-2026-25713
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Publication date: 2026-05-26
Last updated on: 2026-05-26
Assigner: Talos
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| mediaarea | mediainfolib | 26.01 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-122 | A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in the ID3v2 parsing functionality of MediaInfoLib version 26.01. It occurs because the library does not properly validate buffer sizes when processing unsynchronization patterns in ID3v2 tags. An attacker can exploit this flaw by crafting a malicious media file with specially designed ID3v2 tags that trigger memory manipulation, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have severe impacts including allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized control over the system, data corruption, or denial of service. Since the vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 7.8, it represents a significant security risk, especially if the vulnerable library is used in applications that process untrusted media files.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by identifying the presence of vulnerable versions of MediaInfoLib, specifically version 26.01 or earlier, which contain the heap-based buffer overflow in the ID3v2 parsing functionality.
Detection on your system can involve scanning for media files with crafted ID3v2 tags that trigger the vulnerability, or checking the version of MediaInfoLib installed.
Suggested commands include:
- Check MediaInfoLib version: `mediainfo --version` or check package manager for installed version.
- Scan media files for suspicious ID3v2 tags using specialized scripts or tools designed to parse and validate ID3v2 tags.
- Monitor system logs and application crash reports for signs of heap buffer overflow or crashes related to MediaInfoLib.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate mitigation step is to update MediaInfoLib to the patched version released by the vendor on May 12, 2026.
Avoid processing untrusted or specially crafted media files containing ID3v2 tags until the update is applied.
Implement application-level restrictions to limit the processing of media files from untrusted sources.
Monitor for any unusual behavior or crashes in applications using MediaInfoLib and apply security patches promptly.