Libsndfile 1.2.2 IRCAM Audio File src/ircam.c ircam_read_header memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Libsndfile 1.2.2. This affects the function ircam_read_header of the file src/ircam.c of the component IRCAM Audio File Handler. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2025-52194. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Libsndfile 1.2.2. This issue affects the function ircam_read_header of the file src/ircam.c of the component IRCAM Audio File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-52194 since 06/16/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/11/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 260191 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-52194), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (260191) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1890). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

  • Open Source libsndfile

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 260191
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-52194

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Timelineinfo

06/16/2025 CVE reserved
08/21/2025 +66 days Advisory disclosed
08/21/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/11/2025 +21 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-52194 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-52194
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-320933
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1890 - libsndfile: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Codeausführung und DoS

Entryinfo

Created: 08/21/2025 16:39
Updated: 09/11/2025 21:14
Changes: 08/21/2025 16:39 (55), 08/25/2025 06:13 (7), 09/02/2025 01:38 (2), 09/11/2025 21:14 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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