Axiomatic Bento4 1.6.0-641 MP4 File Ap4Marlin.cpp AP4_Processor::Process memory leak

CVSS Meta Temp Score
CVSS is a standardized scoring system to determine possibilities of attacks. The Temp Score considers temporal factors like disclosure, exploit and countermeasures. The unique Meta Score calculates the average score of different sources to provide a normalized scoring system.
Current Exploit Price (≈)
Our analysts are monitoring exploit markets and are in contact with vulnerability brokers. The range indicates the observed or calculated exploit price to be seen on exploit markets. A good indicator to understand the monetary effort required for and the popularity of an attack.
CTI Interest Score
Our Cyber Threat Intelligence team is monitoring different web sites, mailing lists, exploit markets and social media networks. The CTI Interest Score identifies the interest of attackers and the security community for this specific vulnerability in real-time. A high score indicates an elevated risk to be targeted for this vulnerability.
4.3$0-$5k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Axiomatic Bento4 1.6.0-641. It has been declared as problematic. This issue affects the function AP4_Processor::Process of the file Ap4Marlin.cpp of the component MP4 File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory leak. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-25946. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Axiomatic Bento4 1.6.0-641. This vulnerability affects the function AP4_Processor::Process of the file Ap4Marlin.cpp of the component MP4 File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory leak vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-401. The product does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, which slowly consumes remaining memory. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue in Bento4 v1.6.0-641 allows an attacker to cause a memory leak via Ap4Marlin.cpp and Ap4Processor.cpp, specifically in AP4_MarlinIpmpEncryptingProcessor::Initialize and AP4_Processor::Process, during the execution of mp4encrypt with a specially crafted MP4 input file.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-25946 since 02/07/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-4593). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Vendor

Name

Version

License

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv2info

AVACAuCIA
💳💳💳💳💳💳
💳💳💳💳💳💳
💳💳💳💳💳💳
VectorComplexityAuthenticationConfidentialityIntegrityAvailability
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock

VulDB Base Score: 🔍
VulDB Temp Score: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory leak
CWE: CWE-401 / CWE-404
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

EPSS Score: 🔍
EPSS Percentile: 🔍

Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔍

0-DayUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
TodayUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock

Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
Active Actors: 🔍
Active APT Groups: 🔍

Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Timelineinfo

02/07/2025 🔍
02/20/2025 +13 days 🔍
02/20/2025 +0 days 🔍
06/10/2025 +110 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 994
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-25946 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-25946
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-296344
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 02/20/2025 07:54
Updated: 06/10/2025 06:06
Changes: 02/20/2025 07:54 (57), 06/01/2025 02:37 (1), 06/10/2025 06:06 (1)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Discussion

No comments yet. Languages: en.

Please log in to comment.

◂ PreviousOverviewNext ▸

Want to stay up to date on a daily basis?

Enable the mail alert feature now!