GPAC 2.4.0 AVI File Parser avi_parse_input_file heap-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in GPAC 2.4.0. The impacted element is the function avi_parse_input_file of the component AVI File Parser. Performing a manipulation results in heap-based overflow. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-70299. The attack needs to be approached locally. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GPAC 2.4.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function avi_parse_input_file of the component AVI File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-122. A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

A heap overflow in the avi_parse_input_file() function of GPAC v2.4.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted AVI file.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-70299 since 01/09/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Heap-based overflow
CWE: CWE-122 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/09/2026 CVE reserved
01/15/2026 +6 days Advisory disclosed
01/15/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/15/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-70299 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-70299
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-341403
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 01/15/2026 20:57
Changes: 01/15/2026 20:57 (57)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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