CVE-2026-32256
music-metadata has an infinite loop vulnerability in ASF parser
Description
music-metadata is a metadata parser for audio and video media files. Prior to version 11.12.3, music-metadata's ASF parser (`parseExtensionObject()` in `lib/asf/AsfParser.ts:112-158`) enters an infinite loop when a sub-object inside the ASF Header Extension Object has `objectSize = 0`. Version 11.12.3 fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
March 18, 2026, 4:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 18, 2026, 4:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update music-metadata to version 11.12.3 or later.
- Apply relevant security patches provided by the vendor.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-32256.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/Borewit/music-metadata/releases/tag/v11.12.3 | |
| https://github.com/Borewit/music-metadata/security/advisories/GHSA-v6c2-xwv6-8xf7 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description music-metadata is a metadata parser for audio and video media files. Prior to version 11.12.3, music-metadata's ASF parser (`parseExtensionObject()` in `lib/asf/AsfParser.ts:112-158`) enters an infinite loop when a sub-object inside the ASF Header Extension Object has `objectSize = 0`. Version 11.12.3 fixes the issue. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-835 Added Reference https://github.com/Borewit/music-metadata/releases/tag/v11.12.3 Added Reference https://github.com/Borewit/music-metadata/security/advisories/GHSA-v6c2-xwv6-8xf7