CVE-2025-8537
Axiomatic Bento4 mp4decrypt Mp4Decrypt.cpp SetDataSize allocation of resources
Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Axiomatic Bento4 up to 1.6.0-641. Affected is the function AP4_DataBuffer::SetDataSize of the file Mp4Decrypt.cpp of the component mp4decrypt. The manipulation leads to allocation of resources. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 5, 2025, 1:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 12, 2025, 3:56 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Axiomatic Bento4 to a version later than 1.6.0-641.
- Apply any relevant security patches provided by the vendor.
- Review and update resource allocation configurations.
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-2025-8537.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AkRpx3wcMy3Ic9tQeQyRJybBipK72aQO/view?usp=drive_link | Exploit |
| https://github.com/axiomatic-systems/Bento4/issues/1037 | Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.318666 | Permissions Required VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.318666 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.619602 | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://github.com/axiomatic-systems/Bento4/issues/1037 | Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.619602 | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-617 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:axiosys:bento4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 1.6.0-641 Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/axiomatic-systems/Bento4/issues/1037 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.318666 Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?id.318666 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AkRpx3wcMy3Ic9tQeQyRJybBipK72aQO/view?usp=drive_link Types: Exploit Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?submit.619602 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/axiomatic-systems/Bento4/issues/1037 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://vuldb.com/?submit.619602 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/axiomatic-systems/Bento4/issues/1037 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.619602 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Axiomatic Bento4 up to 1.6.0-641. Affected is the function AP4_DataBuffer::SetDataSize of the file Mp4Decrypt.cpp of the component mp4decrypt. The manipulation leads to allocation of resources. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CWE CWE-400 Added CWE CWE-770 Added Reference https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AkRpx3wcMy3Ic9tQeQyRJybBipK72aQO/view?usp=drive_link Added Reference https://github.com/axiomatic-systems/Bento4/issues/1037 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.318666 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.318666 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.619602