Resource Allocation Vulnerability in Axiomatic Bento4 mp4decrypt
CVE-2025-8537

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Axiomatic

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-8537?

A vulnerability has been identified in Axiomatic Bento4, specifically within the mp4decrypt component. The issue arises from the AP4_DataBuffer::SetDataSize function in the Mp4Decrypt.cpp file, where improper resource allocation could be exploited. This vulnerability may allow an attacker to manipulate data and potentially execute a remote attack. The attack's complexity is elevated, making exploitation challenging, but given that the exploit has been publicly disclosed, potential risks to systems using affected versions are present.

Affected Version(s)

Bento4 1.6.0-641

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

CVSS V4

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

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