CVE-2025-25947: bento4 — Exploit & Fix

Description

An issue in Bento4 v1.6.0-641 allows an attacker to trigger a segmentation fault via Ap4Atom.cpp, specifically in AP4_AtomParent::RemoveChild, during the execution of mp4encrypt with a specially crafted MP4 input file.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-665 CWE-665

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
axiosys	bento4	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/axiomatic-systems/Bento4/issues/994

Exploits

https://github.com/axiomatic-systems/Bento4/issues/994

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-25947? +

An issue in Bento4 v1.6.0-641 allows an attacker to trigger a segmentation fault via Ap4Atom.cpp, specifically in AP4_AtomParent::RemoveChild, during the execution of mp4encrypt with a specially crafted MP4 input file. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-25947? +

CVE-2025-25947 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-25947? +

CVE-2025-25947 affects products from axiosys, specifically: bento4. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-25947? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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