CVE-2026-90578
GPAC MP4Box list.c gf_list_count use after free
Description
A flaw has been found in GPAC up to f1219cde. Affected by this issue is the function gf_list_count of the file utils/list.c of the component MP4Box. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version abi-16.23 can resolve this issue. This patch is called 49dee5cad329cfed310c1682703df7daa47df31a. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 13, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 13, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-90578
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade GPAC to version abi-16.23.
- Apply the patch 49dee5cad329cfed310c1682703df7daa47df31a.
- Upgrade the affected MP4Box component.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw has been found in GPAC up to f1219cde. Affected by this issue is the function gf_list_count of the file utils/list.c of the component MP4Box. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version abi-16.23 can resolve this issue. This patch is called 49dee5cad329cfed310c1682703df7daa47df31a. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-119 Added CWE CWE-416 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/90xxx/CVE-2026-90578.json">CVE-2026-90578</a> Added Reference https://github.com/gpac/gpac/ Added Reference https://github.com/gpac/gpac/commit/49dee5cad329cfed310c1682703df7daa47df31a Added Reference https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/3817 Added Reference https://github.com/gpac/gpac/releases/tag/abi-16.23 Added Reference https://github.com/r1ck9-2q/cve_summit/blob/main/Vuln-GPAC-MP4Box-SEGV-in-gf_list_count-(Use-After-Free).md Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-90578 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/913217 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/403163 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/403163/cti