CVE-2025-65408
Live555 Streaming Media NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service
Description
A NULL pointer dereference in the ADTSAudioFileServerMediaSubsession::createNewRTPSink() function of Live555 Streaming Media v2018.09.02 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted ADTS file.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 1, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 23, 2025, 1:43 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update Live555 Streaming Media software.
- Apply vendor-supplied patches.
- Avoid processing crafted ADTS files.
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-2025-65408.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/rgaufman/live555 | Product |
| https://shimo.im/docs/VMAPLVLp57SJ92Ag | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 23, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:live555:streaming_media:2018-09-02:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/rgaufman/live555 Types: Product Added Reference Type MITRE: https://shimo.im/docs/VMAPLVLp57SJ92Ag Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Dec. 01, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-476 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 01, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A NULL pointer dereference in the ADTSAudioFileServerMediaSubsession::createNewRTPSink() function of Live555 Streaming Media v2018.09.02 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted ADTS file. Added Reference https://github.com/rgaufman/live555 Added Reference https://shimo.im/docs/VMAPLVLp57SJ92Ag