CVE-2025-54485: Buffer Overflow
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the MFER parsing functionality of The Biosig Project libbiosig 3.9.0 and Master Branch (35a819fa). A specially crafted MFER file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.This vulnerability manifests on line 8785 of biosig.c on the current master branch (35a819fa), when the Tag is 8: else if (tag==8) { if (len>2) fprintf(stderr,"Warning MFER tag8 incorrect length %i>2\n",len); curPos += ifread(buf,1,len,hdr);
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-54485?
CVE-2025-54485 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2025-54485?
To fix CVE-2025-54485, update The Biosig Project libbiosig to the latest version that resolves this vulnerability.
What causes CVE-2025-54485?
CVE-2025-54485 is caused by a stack-based buffer overflow in the MFER parsing functionality of libbiosig.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-54485?
CVE-2025-54485 affects users of The Biosig Project libbiosig version 3.9.0 and later.
Can CVE-2025-54485 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-54485 can be exploited remotely if an attacker provides a specially crafted MFER file.