CVE-2022-25023: Audio File commit 004065d was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow in the function fouBytesToInt():Aud

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-25023 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting audio file. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Audio File commit 004065d was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow in the function fouBytesToInt():AudioFile.h.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2022-02-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: audio file project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-02-28 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

audio file project audio file DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy audio-file || rpm -q audio-file || audio-file --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison audio-file sudo apt install audio-file=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold audio-file

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list audio-file sudo dnf downgrade audio-file-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add audio-file

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-25023?

audio file: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-25023 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25023 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-25023 affect?

CVE-2022-25023 affects audio file. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Audio File commit 004065d was discovered to contain a heap-buffer overflow in the function fouBytesToInt():AudioFile.h.

How urgent is CVE-2022-25023?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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