GPAC MP4Box up to 2.4 av_parsers.c gf_ac4_presentation_ch_mode null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in GPAC MP4Box up to 2.4. This issue affects the function gf_ac4_presentation_ch_mode of the file /media_tools/av_parsers.c. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-60469. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in GPAC MP4Box up to 2.4. This affects the function gf_ac4_presentation_ch_mode of the file /media_tools/av_parsers.c. 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. The summary by CVE is:

A NULL pointer dereference in the gf_ac4_presentation_ch_mode function (/media_tools/av_parsers.c) of GPAC Project/MP4Box before 2.5 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted AC4 file.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-60469 since 09/26/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 2.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CVSSv2info

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Exploitinginfo

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

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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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-2025-60469 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-60469
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-424857

Entryinfo

Created: 10/21/2026 17:44
Changes: 10/21/2026 17:44 (57)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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