VDB-424843 · CVE-2025-60490 · EUVD-2025-211159

GPAC MP4Box up to 2.4 filter_pid.c gf_filter_pid_send_event_downstream use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in GPAC MP4Box up to 2.4. Affected by this issue is the function gf_filter_pid_send_event_downstream of the file /filter_core/filter_pid.c. This manipulation causes use after free. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-60490. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GPAC MP4Box up to 2.4. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function gf_filter_pid_send_event_downstream of the file /filter_core/filter_pid.c. 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 availability. The summary by CVE is:

A heap use-after-free in the gf_filter_pid_send_event_downstream function (/filter_core/filter_pid.c) of GPAC Project/MP4Box before 2.5 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted MP4 file.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-60490 since 09/26/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 2.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-211159). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Multimedia Player Software

Vendor

GPAC

Name

MP4Box

Version

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: MP4Box 2.5

Timelineinfo

09/26/2025 CVE reserved
10/21/2026 +390 days Advisory disclosed
10/21/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/21/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-60490 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-60490
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-424843
EUVD: 🔒

Entryinfo

Created: 10/21/2026 17:09
Updated: 10/21/2026 18:14
Changes: 10/21/2026 17:09 (57), 10/21/2026 18:14 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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