CVE-2026-79522
GPAC Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
Description
An out-of-bounds read in the gf_dm_get_chunk_data function (src/utils/downloader.c) of GPAC v26.07.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a crafted HTTP request. Fixed in 2fd5a06ab226767900fd86edb5a1e8bfc1010640.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 9, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 9, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-79522
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the patch from commit 2fd5a06ab226767900fd86edb5a1e8bfc1010640.
- Update GPAC to a version including the fix.
- Validate the integrity of downloaded files.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-79522.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/gpac/gpac/commit/2fd5a06ab226767900fd86edb5a1e8bfc1010640 | |
| https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/3861 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-79522 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-79522
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An out-of-bounds read in the gf_dm_get_chunk_data function (src/utils/downloader.c) of GPAC v26.07.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a crafted HTTP request. Fixed in 2fd5a06ab226767900fd86edb5a1e8bfc1010640. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/79xxx/CVE-2026-79522.json">CVE-2026-79522</a> Added Reference https://github.com/gpac/gpac/commit/2fd5a06ab226767900fd86edb5a1e8bfc1010640 Added Reference https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/3861