{"id":86930,"date":"2026-04-12T09:29:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T09:29:25","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","slug":"cve-2025-58296-race-condition-vulnerability-in-audio-module","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-58296-race-condition-vulnerability-in-audio-module\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-58296: Race Condition Vulnerability in Audio Module<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The CVE-2025-58296 refers to a race condition vulnerability detected in the audio module of certain systems. This vulnerability, if successfully exploited, has the potential to destabilize system functions, leading to potential system compromise and data leakage. It poses a significant threat to all systems that use the affected audio module, as malicious actors could potentially gain unauthorized access and control.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-58296
\nSeverity: High (7.5 CVSS score)
\nAttack Vector: Local
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: System stability compromise and potential data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Audio Module X | Versions <= 3.5.2\nAudio Module Y | All Versions\n\nHow the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exploit works by taking advantage of the race condition vulnerability in the audio module. In a race condition, the system’s behaviour is dependent on the sequence or timing of other uncontrollable events. The attacker manipulates the timing of operations in the audio module, causing unexpected behaviour and allowing unauthorized access or modification of data, thereby destabilizing system functions and potentially leaking sensitive data.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Below is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited:<\/p>\n

def exploit(target_system):\nwhile True:\n# trigger audio process\ntrigger_audio_process(target_system)\n# immediately try to manipulate the same process\nmanipulate_audio_process(target_system)\n# check if the race condition was successful\nif check_success(target_system):\nbreak<\/code><\/pre>\n
This pseudocode represents an infinite loop where the attacker continuously tries to trigger the audio process and immediately manipulate it, hoping to win the race condition and successfully exploit the vulnerability. When the exploit succeeds, the loop breaks, and the attacker gains unauthorized access or control.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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