CVE-2025-25946
CWE-200Published: February 19, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue in Bento4 v1.6.0-641 allows an attacker to cause a memory leak via Ap4Marlin.cpp and Ap4Processor.cpp, specifically in AP4_MarlinIpmpEncryptingProcessor::Initialize and AP4_Processor::Process, during the execution of mp4encrypt with a specially crafted MP4 input file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-25946 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
Related CVEs (CWE-200)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-25946 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts