CVE-2025-52292
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Stack Buffer Overflow in GPAC MP4Box

Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-09

Assigner: MITRE

Description
A stack buffer overflow in the filein_process function (in_file.c) of GPAC MP4Box v2.4 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted MP4 file.
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Published
2026-06-09
Last Modified
2026-06-09
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2026-06-10
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2026-06-09
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CVE-2025-52292
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gpac mp4box 2.4
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CWE ID Description
CWE-121 A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a stack buffer overflow found in the filein_process function (in_file.c) of GPAC MP4Box version 2.4. It occurs when the software processes a specially crafted MP4 file.

An attacker can exploit this flaw by supplying a malicious MP4 file, which causes the program to overwrite parts of the stack memory, potentially leading to a crash or other unintended behavior.

Impact Analysis

Exploiting this vulnerability can cause a Denial of Service (DoS) condition, meaning the affected application (GPAC MP4Box) may crash or become unresponsive when processing a crafted MP4 file.

This disruption can affect availability of services or applications relying on GPAC MP4Box for MP4 file processing.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability described is a stack buffer overflow in GPAC MP4Box v2.4 that allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by supplying a crafted MP4 file. This vulnerability impacts availability but does not affect confidentiality or integrity.

Since the vulnerability results in a DoS without compromising data confidentiality or integrity, its direct impact on compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA—which primarily focus on protecting personal data privacy and integrity—is limited.

However, availability is also a component of many security frameworks, and prolonged or repeated DoS conditions could indirectly affect compliance if critical services are disrupted.

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