CVE-2025-52194

Name: CVE-2025-52194
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-21T15:15:33.11+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-52194 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-121

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libsndfile Project	Libsndfile	<= 1.2.2

References

https://bushido-sec.com/index.php/2025/08/08/libsndfile-buffer-overflow/Broken Link
https://github.com/libsndfileProduct
https://github.com/libsndfile/libsndfile/issues/1082Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 21, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-52194?

How severe is CVE-2025-52194?

CVE-2025-52194 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-52194?

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Source: NVD / NIST