CVE-2026-9572
GPAC MP4Box media.c Media_GetSample memory leak
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in GPAC up to 2.4.0. Affected by this issue is the function Media_GetSample of the file src/isomedia/media.c of the component MP4Box. Such manipulation of the argument cat leads to memory leak. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The name of the patch is e79c5cbe8b3fed27f4854ec229457d30c96206f1. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.
INFO
Published Date :
May 26, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 28, 2026, 2:32 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply patch e79c5cbe8b3fed27f4854ec229457d30c96206f1.
- Update GPAC to version 2.4.0 or later.
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-2026-9572.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/gpac/gpac/ | Product |
| https://github.com/gpac/gpac/commit/e79c5cbe8b3fed27f4854ec229457d30c96206f1 | Patch |
| https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/3557 | Exploit Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/user-attachments/files/27270415/poc.zip | Exploit |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/817137 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/365631 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/365631/cti | Permissions Required VDB Entry |
| https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/3557 | Exploit Issue Tracking |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/817137 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-9572 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-2026-9572
weaknesses.
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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.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:gpac:gpac:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 2.4.0 Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/gpac/gpac/ Types: Product Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/gpac/gpac/commit/e79c5cbe8b3fed27f4854ec229457d30c96206f1 Types: Patch Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/3557 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/3557 Types: Exploit, Issue Tracking Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/user-attachments/files/27270415/poc.zip Types: Exploit Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://vuldb.com/submit/817137 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/submit/817137 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/vuln/365631 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/vuln/365631/cti Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/3557 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/817137 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A security vulnerability has been detected in GPAC up to 2.4.0. Affected by this issue is the function Media_GetSample of the file src/isomedia/media.c of the component MP4Box. Such manipulation of the argument cat leads to memory leak. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The name of the patch is e79c5cbe8b3fed27f4854ec229457d30c96206f1. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/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:N/I:N/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CWE CWE-404 Added CWE CWE-401 Added Reference https://github.com/gpac/gpac/ Added Reference https://github.com/gpac/gpac/commit/e79c5cbe8b3fed27f4854ec229457d30c96206f1 Added Reference https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/3557 Added Reference https://github.com/user-attachments/files/27270415/poc.zip Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/817137 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/365631 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/365631/cti