CVE-2025-50950: Audiofile v0.3.7 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the ModuleState::setup function.

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-50950 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting audiofile. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Audiofile v0.3.7 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the ModuleState::setup function.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-476
Published	2025-10-23
Last modified	2026-10-27

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: audiofile

Last updated 2026-10-27 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-10-23 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-27 12:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

audiofile audiofile DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.3.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy audiofile || rpm -q audiofile || audiofile --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison audiofile sudo apt install audiofile=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.7> sudo apt-mark hold audiofile

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

dnf --showduplicates list audiofile sudo dnf downgrade audiofile-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.7> sudo dnf versionlock add audiofile

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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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-50950?

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

Is CVE-2025-50950 being exploited?

CVE-2025-50950 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-2025-50950 affect?

CVE-2025-50950 affects audiofile. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Audiofile v0.3.7 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the ModuleState::setup function.

How urgent is CVE-2025-50950?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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