GPAC MP4Box /odf/descriptors.c gf_odf_ac4_cfg_alternative_info heap-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in GPAC MP4Box and classified as problematic. The impacted element is the function gf_odf_ac4_cfg_alternative_info of the file /odf/descriptors.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based overflow. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-60480. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GPAC MP4Box (the affected version unknown). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function gf_odf_ac4_cfg_alternative_info of the file /odf/descriptors.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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(). Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

A heap buffer overflow in the gf_odf_ac4_cfg_alternative_info function (/odf/descriptors.c) of GPAC Project/MP4Box 2.5-DEV-rev1593-gfe88c3545-master allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted AC4 file.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-60480 since 09/26/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/19/2026).

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: 4.2

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/26/2025 CVE reserved
10/19/2026 +388 days Advisory disclosed
10/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-60480 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-60480
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-422495

Entryinfo

Created: 10/19/2026 20:37
Changes: 10/19/2026 20:37 (54)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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