Use-After-Free Vulnerability in GPAC Project's MP4Box Video Processing Software
CVE-2025-60478

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

GPAC Project

Status
MP4Box
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 October 2026

What is CVE-2025-60478?

An identified use-after-free vulnerability exists in the gf_filter_packet_destroy function within the GPAC Project's MP4Box software prior to version 2.5. This flaw allows attackers to exploit specially crafted MPEG-2 files, leading to potential Denial of Service (DoS) attacks by destabilizing the software's operation. As a result, affected users may experience unexpected software crashes or interruptions during video processing.

References

https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/3300
https://github.com/gpac/gpac/commit/c592a144bbe339ee581ca...
https://github.com/sigdevel/pocs/blob/main/res/gpac/MP4Bo...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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