GPAC up to 26.1.x MP4Box filter_pid.c gf_filter_in_parent_chain null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GPAC up to 26.1.x. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function gf_filter_in_parent_chain of the file /filter_core/filter_pid.c of the component MP4Box. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-60473. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GPAC up to 26.1.x. This vulnerability affects the function gf_filter_in_parent_chain of the file /filter_core/filter_pid.c of the component MP4Box. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

A NULL pointer dereference in the gf_filter_in_parent_chain function (/filter_core/filter_pid.c) of GPAC Project/MP4Box before 26.02.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted file.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-60473 since 09/26/2025. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 26.02.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch b8d80b44718de10b101e1d7fc17c84d69feb092e is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: GPAC 26.02.0
Patch: b8d80b44718de10b101e1d7fc17c84d69feb092e

Timelineinfo

09/26/2025 CVE reserved
06/25/2026 +272 days Advisory disclosed
06/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 3285
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-60473 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-60473
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-373582
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2026 06:07
Changes: 06/25/2026 06:07 (63)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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