CVE-2025-53518CWE-190

An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the ABF parsing functionality of The Biosig Project libbiosig 3.9.0 and Master Branch (35a819fa)

Critical · published August 25, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
58.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A crafted ABF file is all it takes to trigger arbitrary code execution in libbiosig 3.9.0—like a Trojan horse sneaking past security! Think of this vulnerability as an overstretched rubber band. When it snaps, the impact can be far-reaching, allowing malicious code to spring into action like confetti at a surprise party—unexpected and potentially chaotic! An attacker could execute arbitrary code on your system, leading to disastrous consequences like data loss, system crashes, or unauthorized access to sensitive files. This vulnerability is a critical risk that you absolutely cannot ignore!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as an overstretched rubber band. When it snaps, the impact can be far-reaching, allowing malicious code to spring into action like confetti at a surprise party—unexpected and potentially chaotic! This integer overflow vulnerability in The Biosig Project's libbiosig occurs when the ABF parsing functionality mishandles specially crafted files, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code without valid authentication.

What to do

An attacker could execute arbitrary code on your system, leading to disastrous consequences like data loss, system crashes, or unauthorized access to sensitive files. This vulnerability is a critical risk that you absolutely cannot ignore! Upgrade to the latest version of libbiosig to eliminate this vulnerability. Review your ABF file handling processes and consider implementing stricter validation checks on file inputs to further bolster security. You've got this! With a quick patch and a security review, you can keep your systems safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00857 · 58.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-190 · Integer Overflow or Wraparound
Published
2025-08-25T13:53Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 AUG 13:53Z
    An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the ABF parsing functionality of The Biosig Project libbiosig 3.9.0 and Master Branch (35a819fa)
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