CVE-2025-71438: n/a
Description
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the GPAC Project/MP4Box software before version 26.07.0. The flaw is located in the gf_odf_ac4_cfg_dsi_v1 function within the /odf/descriptors.c file. An attacker can trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) by supplying a specially crafted AC4 file.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-71438 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the GPAC Project/MP4Box software prior to version 26.07.0. The issue occurs in the gf_odf_ac4_cfg_dsi_v1 function in the /odf/descriptors.c source file. Exploitation involves providing a crafted AC4 file that causes the software to read memory outside the intended bounds, resulting in a Denial of Service condition.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (application crash or hang) in GPAC Project/MP4Box by supplying a maliciously crafted AC4 file. There is no indication of code execution or data disclosure from the provided information.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in GPAC Project/MP4Box version 26.07.0 and later. Users should upgrade to version 26.07.0 or newer to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation guidance is provided or required beyond applying the official update.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad8c5a24d27ba8daab0d95b
Added to database: 10/21/2026, 14:01:06 UTC
Last enriched: 10/21/2026, 14:16:49 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 21:15:13 UTC
Views: 4
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