NULL pointer dereference in GPAC MP4Box allows denial of service
Key facts
- Attack vector
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- Privileges required
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- User interaction
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- Attack complexity
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- Impact type
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- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
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- Fix status
- No fix listed
No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
A NULL pointer dereference in the dasher_insert_timeline_entry function (/filters/dasher.c) of GPAC Project/MP4Box lets an attacker cause a denial of service by supplying a crafted MP4 file. The flaw affects versions before 2.5. CISA has not added it to KEV, and its references include no exploit link.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28
Description from the CNA
A NULL pointer dereference in the dasher_insert_timeline_entry function (/filters/dasher.c) of GPAC Project/MP4Box before 2.5 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted MP4 file.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
Upgrade GPAC MP4Box to version 2.5 or later. The sources list no fixed version for the affected product, so check the GPAC release notes to confirm the build you deploy includes the fix.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28
Timeline
- 2026-10-21 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-60489
- 2026-10-21 Alias added: GHSA-hg4w-wp4h-8gmq
References
Sources
- CVE-2025-60489 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-60489 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-hg4w-wp4h-8gmq · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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