CVE-2025-55661: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GPAC/MP4Box via gf_opus_parse_packet_header on crafted MP4 file with malformed Opus packet

Published Jun 13, 2026
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Updated

A heap buffer overflow in the Opus audio stream parser component of GPAC MP4Box v2.4 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted MP4 file.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Gpac MP4Box=2.4
Gpac GPAC<26.02.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove GPAC MP4Box v2.4 from your environment.

    Uninstall or discontinue use of GPAC MP4Box v2.4 until a vendor-supplied fix is available. Do not process untrusted or external MP4 files with this version.

  2. Compensating control

    Prevent processing of untrusted MP4 files and/or Opus audio streams until a fix is available: restrict or quarantine MP4 file uploads at ingestion points, block or filter MP4 files that contain Opus streams, and run any required MP4Box processing in a sandboxed or isolated environment to limit impact from crafted files that could trigger the heap buffer overflow.

Event History

Jun 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-55661?

The severity of CVE-2025-55661 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-55661?

To fix CVE-2025-55661, update to the latest version of GPAC MP4Box where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-55661?

CVE-2025-55661 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Opus audio stream parser component of GPAC MP4Box.

4

What impact does CVE-2025-55661 have?

CVE-2025-55661 can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) when an attacker supplies a crafted MP4 file.

5

Which software is affected by CVE-2025-55661?

CVE-2025-55661 affects GPAC MP4Box version 2.4.

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