CVE-2025-63647
Owntone-Server NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service
Description
A NULL pointer dereference in the parse_meta function (src/httpd_daap.c) of owntone-server commit 334beb allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a crafted DAAP request to the server.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 20, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 30, 2026, 8:24 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 a version that includes the fix.
- Apply patches addressing the parse_meta function vulnerability.
- Monitor server for abnormal behavior.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-63647.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/archersec/poc/tree/master/owntone-server | Patch Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/archersec/security-advisories/blob/master/owntone-server/owntone-server-advisory-2025.md | Patch Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/owntone/owntone-server/commit/53ee9a3c3921e5448f502800c4dfa787865f6cb7 | Patch |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:owntone_project:owntone:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 28.3 Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/archersec/poc/tree/master/owntone-server Types: Patch, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/archersec/security-advisories/blob/master/owntone-server/owntone-server-advisory-2025.md Types: Patch, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/owntone/owntone-server/commit/53ee9a3c3921e5448f502800c4dfa787865f6cb7 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 A NULL pointer dereference in the parse_meta function (src/httpd_daap.c) of owntone-server commit 334beb allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a crafted DAAP request to the server. Added Reference https://github.com/archersec/poc/tree/master/owntone-server 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/53ee9a3c3921e5448f502800c4dfa787865f6cb7