5.3
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
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
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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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 to fix a use-after-free vulnerability.
  • Upgrade GPAC to version abi-16.23.
  • Apply the patch 49dee5cad329cfed310c1682703df7daa47df31a.
  • Upgrade the affected MP4Box component.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-90578 is associated with the following CWEs:

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-90578 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • 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
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.