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CVE-2025-55649 GPAC CVE debrief
CVE-2025-55649 is a medium-severity vulnerability in GPAC MP4Box v2.4. A NULL pointer dereference in the gf_media_map_esd function (media_tools/isom_tools.c) allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted MP4 file. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 5.5.
- Vendor
- GPAC
- Product
- MP4Box
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 5.5
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-06-15
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-06-16
- Advisory published
- 2026-06-15
- Advisory updated
- 2026-06-16
Who should care
Users of GPAC MP4Box v2.4 should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it.
Technical summary
A NULL pointer dereference in the gf_media_map_esd function (media_tools/isom_tools.c) of GPAC MP4Box v2.4 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted MP4 file.
Defensive priority
medium
Recommended defensive actions
- Update to a patched version of GPAC MP4Box if available.
- Be cautious when handling MP4 files from untrusted sources.
Evidence notes
The CVE record was published on 2026-06-15T20:16:23.923Z and last modified on 2026-06-15T21:16:35.667Z.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2025-55649 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-55649
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2025-55649 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-55649
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://infosec.exchange/@sigdevel/116736730620435563
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.