How severe is CVE-2025-52194?

CVE-2025-52194 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-52194 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-52194?

CVE-2025-52194 affects Libsndfile Project Libsndfile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-52194?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-52194 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-52194 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25491.

When was CVE-2025-52194 published?

CVE-2025-52194 was published on 2025-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-52194

CVE-2025-52194 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libsndfile Project Libsndfile with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-121.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-25491
Weakness: CWE-121
Affected product: Libsndfile Project Libsndfile
Published: 2025-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-52194?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2025-52194?: CVE-2025-52194 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-52194 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-52194?: CVE-2025-52194 affects Libsndfile Project Libsndfile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-52194?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-52194 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-52194 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25491.
When was CVE-2025-52194 published?: CVE-2025-52194 was published on 2025-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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