CVE-2025-7797: gpac Null Dereference

Description

A vulnerability was found in GPAC up to 2.4. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function gf_dash_download_init_segment of the file src/media_tools/dash_client.c. The manipulation of the argument base_init_url leads to null pointer dereference. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The patch is identified as 153ea314b6b053db17164f8bc3c7e1e460938eaa. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-404 CWE-404

CWE-476 CWE-476

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
gpac	gpac	< 2.4.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/gpac/gpac/commit/153ea314b6b053db17164f8bc3c7e1e460938eaa

Exploits

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z-C6RajpZ40ujo1iGNt3_mG855mPbs1Q/view?usp=share_link

Other References

https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.316862 https://vuldb.com/?id.316862 https://vuldb.com/?submit.616664

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-7797? +

A vulnerability was found in GPAC up to 2.4. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function gf_dash_download_init_segment of the file src/media_tools/dash_client.c. The manipulation of the argument base_init_url leads to null pointer dereference. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The patch is identified as 153ea314b6b053db17164f8bc3c7e1e460938eaa. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-7797? +

CVE-2025-7797 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 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-2025-7797? +

CVE-2025-7797 affects products from gpac, specifically: gpac. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-7797? +

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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