owntone-server up to 28.12 src/httpd_dacp.c dacp_reply_playqueueedit_clear null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in owntone-server up to 28.12. The affected element is the function dacp_reply_playqueueedit_clear of the file src/httpd_dacp.c. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-57156. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in owntone-server up to 28.12. This issue affects the function dacp_reply_playqueueedit_clear of the file src/httpd_dacp.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

NULL pointer dereference in the dacp_reply_playqueueedit_clear function in src/httpd_dacp.c in owntone-server through commit 6d604a1 (newer commit after version 28.12) allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service (crash).

The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-57156 since 08/17/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Applying the patch 5e4d40ee03ae22ab79534bb1410fa9db96c9fabd is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Patch: 5e4d40ee03ae22ab79534bb1410fa9db96c9fabd

Timelineinfo

08/17/2025 CVE reserved
01/20/2026 +156 days Advisory disclosed
01/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/14/2026 +25 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 1907
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-57156 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-57156
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-342029

Entryinfo

Created: 01/20/2026 23:02
Updated: 02/14/2026 02:27
Changes: 01/20/2026 23:02 (57), 02/14/2026 02:27 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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