CVE-2025-1373: FFmpeg MOV Parser mov.c mov_read_trak null pointer dereference

Published Feb 17, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg up to 7.1. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function movreadtrak of the file libavformat/mov.c of the component MOV Parser. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The patch is identified as 43be8d07281caca2e88bfd8ee2333633e1fb1a13. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components
FFmpeg MOV Parser<=7.1
FFmpeg FFmpeg<=7.1

Event History

Feb 17, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:31 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1373?

CVE-2025-1373 has been rated as problematic due to its potential impact.

2

What does CVE-2025-1373 affect?

CVE-2025-1373 affects the mov_read_trak function in the MOV Parser component of FFmpeg up to version 7.1.

3

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2025-1373?

CVE-2025-1373 involves a null pointer dereference vulnerability.

4

How do I fix CVE-2025-1373?

To fix CVE-2025-1373, update FFmpeg to a version later than 7.1 that addresses this vulnerability.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2025-1373?

Local access is required to exploit CVE-2025-1373, thus only users with such access are impacted.

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