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Refine AAC ADTS file signature validation for clarity#65

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Refine AAC ADTS file signature validation for clarity#65
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Copilot AI commented Feb 17, 2026

Addresses code review feedback on PR #48's audio file signature validation. The AAC ADTS validation used bit masking that, while correct, was less explicit than needed for security-critical validation code.

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  • AAC ADTS validation: Replace bit mask (header[1] & 0xf6) === 0xf0 with explicit checks header[1] === 0xf1 || header[1] === 0xf9 for MPEG-4 and MPEG-2 AAC ADTS formats
  • Comment clarity: Document that ADTS sync word is 0xFFF in first 12 bits and explain why we check specific byte values to avoid overlap with MP3 sync frames
// Before (functionally correct but unclear)
const isAacAdts = header[0] === 0xff && (header[1] & 0xf6) === 0xf0;

// After (explicit and self-documenting)
const isAacAdts = header[0] === 0xff && (header[1] === 0xf1 || header[1] === 0xf9);

No functional changes—both implementations match only MPEG-4 (0xF1) and MPEG-2 (0xF9) AAC ADTS headers while avoiding MP3 Layer III patterns.


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Summary by cubic

Fixes a security issue where users could bypass file upload checks by spoofing Content-Type or using double extensions. Validation now runs server-side with a strict allowlist and tighter audio signature checks.

  • Bug Fixes
    • Sniffs file content on the server and validates against a MIME/extension allowlist; tightens AAC ADTS detection to 0xF1/0xF9 to avoid MP3 overlap.
    • Blocks double extensions and SVGs with embedded scripts.
    • Adds size limits, filename sanitization, and tests for common bypass cases.

Written for commit 6e787d0. Summary will update on new commits.

Co-authored-by: Krosebrook <214532761+Krosebrook@users.noreply.github.com>
Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] Fix file upload validation bypass Refine AAC ADTS file signature validation for clarity Feb 17, 2026
Copilot AI requested a review from Krosebrook February 17, 2026 21:16
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