CVE-2025-60489: n/a
Description
A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the dasher_insert_timeline_entry function of GPAC Project/MP4Box before version 2.5. This flaw can be triggered by processing a crafted MP4 file, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS) condition.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-60489 is a vulnerability in GPAC Project's MP4Box component, specifically in the dasher_insert_timeline_entry function located in /filters/dasher.c. The issue is a NULL pointer dereference that occurs when handling specially crafted MP4 files. This vulnerability affects versions prior to 2.5 of GPAC Project/MP4Box and can cause the application to crash, leading to a denial of service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability causes a denial of service by crashing the MP4Box application when it processes a maliciously crafted MP4 file. There is no indication of code execution or data corruption beyond service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided. Users should upgrade to GPAC Project/MP4Box version 2.5 or later once available. Until then, avoid processing untrusted MP4 files to mitigate risk. Monitor vendor advisories for updates on remediation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad8c5a24d27ba8daab0d95a
Added to database: 10/21/2026, 14:01:06 UTC
Last enriched: 10/21/2026, 14:16:52 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 21:15:13 UTC
Views: 4
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