GPAC up to 26.01.x Demuxer src/filters/dmx_m2ts.c m2tsdmx_update_sdt null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in GPAC up to 26.01.x. This affects the function m2tsdmx_update_sdt of the file src/filters/dmx_m2ts.c of the component Demuxer. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-71466. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GPAC up to 26.01.x. Affected by this vulnerability is the function m2tsdmx_update_sdt of the file src/filters/dmx_m2ts.c of the component Demuxer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

GPAC before 26.02.0 contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in m2tsdmx_update_sdt() in src/filters/dmx_m2ts.c that allows attackers to crash the MPEG-2 TS demuxer. Attackers can supply a crafted .ts file with an invalid service descriptor leaving service or provider names NULL to crash MP4Box and cause denial of service.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-71466 since 11/15/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. 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.

Upgrading to version 26.02.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: GPAC 26.02.0

Timelineinfo

11/15/2026 Advisory disclosed
11/15/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
11/15/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/15/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CNA: VulnCheck
CVE: CVE-2025-71466 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-71466
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-437527

Entryinfo

Created: 11/15/2026 17:19
Changes: 11/15/2026 17:19 (78)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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