CVE-2025-54494: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 25, 2025
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Updated

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 9205 of biosig.c on the current master branch (35a819fa), when the Tag is 133: else if (tag==133) //0x85 { curPos += ifread(buf,1,len,hdr);

Affected Software

2 affected components
The Biosig Project libbiosig>=35a819fa
Libbiosig Project Libbiosig<3.9.1

Event History

Aug 25, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-54494?

CVE-2025-54494 is a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-54494?

To fix CVE-2025-54494, upgrade to a patched version of The Biosig Project libbiosig that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2025-54494?

Exploiting CVE-2025-54494 can lead to arbitrary code execution on affected systems.

4

Which versions of libbiosig are affected by CVE-2025-54494?

CVE-2025-54494 affects The Biosig Project libbiosig version 3.9.0 and the Master Branch at commit 35a819fa.

5

How can attackers exploit CVE-2025-54494?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2025-54494 by providing a specially crafted MFER file to trigger the stack-based buffer overflow.

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