CVE-2025-55659: n/a
A NULL pointer dereference in the ctts_box_write function (isomedia/box_code_base.c) of GPAC MP4Box v2.4 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted MP4 file.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-55659 describes a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the ctts_box_write function within the isomedia/box_code_base.c source file of GPAC MP4Box version 2.4. An attacker can supply a specially crafted MP4 file to cause the application to crash, resulting in denial of service. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality or integrity but impacts availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information provided at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation causes a denial of service by crashing the GPAC MP4Box application when processing a malicious MP4 file. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity compromise. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, avoid processing untrusted or suspicious MP4 files with GPAC MP4Box v2.4 to reduce risk of denial of service.
CVE-2025-55659: n/a
Description
A NULL pointer dereference in the ctts_box_write function (isomedia/box_code_base.c) of GPAC MP4Box v2.4 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted MP4 file.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-55659 describes a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the ctts_box_write function within the isomedia/box_code_base.c source file of GPAC MP4Box version 2.4. An attacker can supply a specially crafted MP4 file to cause the application to crash, resulting in denial of service. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality or integrity but impacts availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information provided at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation causes a denial of service by crashing the GPAC MP4Box application when processing a malicious MP4 file. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity compromise. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, avoid processing untrusted or suspicious MP4 files with GPAC MP4Box v2.4 to reduce risk of denial of service.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a286c5f8dd33fbd8574342e
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:41:19 UTC
Last enriched: 06/17/2026, 08:29:48 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:55 UTC
Views: 69
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