CVE-2025-57156 Null dereference in n/a
Remote attackers can crash the owntone-server via a null pointer dereference in the DACP reply function, causing denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-57156?
CVE-2025-57156 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Jan 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NULL pointer dereference in the dacp_reply_playqueueedit_clear function in src/httpd_dacp.c in owntone-server through commit 6d604a1 (newer commit after version 28.12) allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service (crash).
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-57156?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Owntone Owntone Server.
How do I fix CVE-2025-57156?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-57156 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-57156 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-57156 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6j26-jfmq-hf5r.