CVE-2025-66045: The Biosig Project libbiosig · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects The Biosig Project libbiosigSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 45% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| The Biosig Project libbiosig | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediately audit all systems and applications using libbiosig 3.9.1, especially those processing MFER files. 2. Restrict or block untrusted or unauthenticated MFER file inputs to vulnerable systems to prevent exploitation. 3. Employ runtime protections such as stack canaries, ASLR (Address Space Layout Randomization), and DEP (Data Execution Prevention) to mitigate exploitation impact. 4. Monitor logs and network traffic for unusual activity related to MFER file processing or unexpected process behaviors. 5. If possible, isolate systems handling MFER files to limit lateral movement in case of compromise. 6. Engage with The Biosig Project or relevant vendors for patches or updates and apply them promptly once available. 7. Consider implementing application-layer whitelisting or sandboxing for processes handling MFER files. 8. Conduct security awareness training for staff handling biosignal data to recognize suspicious files or behaviors. 9. Prepare incident response plans specific to potential exploitation scenarios involving libbiosig.
Description
Several stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exists in the MFER parsing functionality of The Biosig Project libbiosig 3.9.1. A specially crafted MFER file can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger these vulnerabilities.When Tag is 65