CVE-2025-25467
CRITICALCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Description
Insufficient tracking and releasing of allocated used memory in libx264 git master allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via creating a crafted AAC file.
Analysis
Insufficient tracking and releasing of allocated used memory in libx264 git master allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via creating a crafted AAC file. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical Context
This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. Insufficient tracking and releasing of allocated used memory in libx264 git master allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via creating a crafted AAC file.
Affected Products
See vendor advisory for affected versions.
Remediation
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.
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