GPAC 2.4 MP4Box isomedia/isom_write.c gf_isom_copy_sample_info null pointer dereference
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Summary
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GPAC 2.4. This affects the function gf_isom_copy_sample_info of the file isomedia/isom_write.c of the component MP4Box. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-55641. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.
Details
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in GPAC 2.4. Affected is the function gf_isom_copy_sample_info of the file isomedia/isom_write.c of the component MP4Box. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:
A NULL pointer dereference in the gf_isom_copy_sample_info function (isomedia/isom_write.c) of GPAC MP4Box v2.4 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted MP4 file.
The advisory is shared for download at infosec.exchange. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-55641 since 08/13/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 320992 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-55641), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.
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 Tenable (320992). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
Type
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License
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9
VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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Exploiting
Class: Null pointer dereferenceCWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 320992
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-55641
Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
08/13/2025 CVE reserved06/16/2026 Advisory disclosed
06/16/2026 VulDB entry created
06/16/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Advisory: infosec.exchangeStatus: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2025-55641 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-55641
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-370944
Entry
Created: 06/16/2026 05:42Updated: 06/16/2026 17:03
Changes: 06/16/2026 05:42 (64), 06/16/2026 17:03 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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