CVE-2025-7797 GPAC dash_client.c gf_dash_download_init_segment null pointer dereference
A remote attacker can cause a denial of service in GPAC via a null pointer dereference in the DASH client, requiring a patch.
- 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-2025-7797?
CVE-2025-7797 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gpac Gpac, published on 18 Jul 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-7797?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gpac Gpac.
How do I fix CVE-2025-7797?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-7797 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-7797 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-7797 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Gpac Gpac
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2025-7797, GHSA-45x8-4rg4-4ffp, UBUNTU-CVE-2025-7797.