CVE-2025-52194 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in libsndfile allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed IRCAM audio files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-52194?
CVE-2025-52194 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Aug 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-121
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-52194?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Libsndfile Project Libsndfile.
How do I fix CVE-2025-52194?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2025-52194 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-52194 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as AZL-66669, AZL-66671, CLSA-2026-1786483996, CLSA-2026-1786490187, GHSA-3w6g-vv96-4ph6, UBUNTU-CVE-2025-52194.