CVE-2025-70116
GPAC MP4Box NULL Pointer Dereference
Description
A NULL pointer dereference in GPAC MP4Box: when parsing certain truncated MP4 files, an unknown/invalid stsd entry can result in missing descriptor fields (e.g., codec/mime/profile strings). gf_media_map_esd then calls strlen() on a NULL pointer, triggering a crash (ASan SEGV).
INFO
Published Date :
May 27, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 1, 2026, 6:09 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-70116
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update GPAC MP4Box to the latest version.
- Validate MP4 file structures before parsing.
- Sanitize descriptor fields for validity.
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
May. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/30/2 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 28, 2026
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:L Added CWE CWE-476 Added Reference https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/3345 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A NULL pointer dereference in GPAC MP4Box: when parsing certain truncated MP4 files, an unknown/invalid stsd entry can result in missing descriptor fields (e.g., codec/mime/profile strings). gf_media_map_esd then calls strlen() on a NULL pointer, triggering a crash (ASan SEGV). Added Reference https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/3345 Added Reference https://github.com/sigdevel/pocs/blob/main/res/gpac/MP4Box/68/68_gf_media_map_esd_media_tools_isom_tools_c_1364 Added Reference https://infosec.exchange/@sigdevel/116624563750949972