GPAC up to 26.1.x MP4Box /filters/dasher.c dasher_process use after free
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability has been found in GPAC up to 26.1.x and classified as critical. This issue affects the function dasher_process of the file /filters/dasher.c of the component MP4Box. This manipulation causes use after free.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-60486. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists.
The affected component should be upgraded.
Details
A vulnerability was found in GPAC up to 26.1.x. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function dasher_process of the file /filters/dasher.c of the component MP4Box. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
A heap use-after-free in the dasher_process function (/filters/dasher.c) of GPAC Project/MP4Box before 26.02.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted MPEG-2 file.
The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-60486 since 09/26/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 318255 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-60486), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.
Upgrading to version 26.02.0 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (318255). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Product
Type
Name
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Website
- Product: https://github.com/gpac/gpac/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploiting
Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 318255
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-60486
Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: GPAC 26.02.0
Timeline
09/26/2025 CVE reserved06/01/2026 Advisory disclosed
06/01/2026 VulDB entry created
06/03/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: e6d01820d7bf3967d931fedb379ee5f209bc133b
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2025-60486 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-60486
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-367657
Entry
Created: 06/01/2026 17:26Updated: 06/03/2026 10:02
Changes: 06/01/2026 17:26 (58), 06/03/2026 10:02 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
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