CVE-2025-57155
OwnTone-Server NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability
Description
NULL pointer dereference in the daap_reply_groups function in src/httpd_daap.c in owntone-server through commit 5e6f19a (newer commit after version 28.2) allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 20, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 3, 2026, 9:08 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update owntone-server to version 28.2 or later.
- Apply the latest security patches for owntone-server.
- Recompile owntone-server from source code after the fix.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:owntone_project:owntone:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 28.2 Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/archersec/security-advisories/blob/master/owntone-server/owntone-server-advisory-2025.md Types: Patch, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/owntone/owntone-server/commit/d857116e4143a500d6a1ea13f4baa057ba3b0028 Types: Patch -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jan. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-476 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description NULL pointer dereference in the daap_reply_groups function in src/httpd_daap.c in owntone-server through commit 5e6f19a (newer commit after version 28.2) allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service. Added Reference https://github.com/archersec/security-advisories/blob/master/owntone-server/owntone-server-advisory-2025.md Added Reference https://github.com/owntone/owntone-server/commit/d857116e4143a500d6a1ea13f4baa057ba3b0028