NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in GPAC Project’s MP4Box Software
CVE-2025-60489

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

GPAC Project

Status
MP4Box
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 October 2026

What is CVE-2025-60489?

A vulnerability exists within the dasher_insert_timeline_entry function in GPAC Project's MP4Box software, where a NULL pointer dereference can be exploited. By supplying a specially crafted MP4 file, attackers can trigger a denial of service, leading to application crashes. This issue impacts versions prior to 2.5 and highlights the importance of validating input to prevent such exploits.

References

https://github.com/gpac/gpac/commit/4860a1a6f128ccc9ae37b...
https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/3325
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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