GPAC MP4Box base_scenegraph.c gf_node_list_get_child null pointer dereference
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Passive
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Denial of service
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · Low
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-404.
Summary
A flaw has been found in GPAC up to f1219cde. This issue affects the function gf_node_list_get_child of the file scenegraph/base_scenegraph.c of the component MP4Box. This manipulation of the argument Target causes null pointer dereference. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version abi-16.23 is capable of addressing this issue. Patch name: afca1f1181668d85941d51ed1adf647807d5d975. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
Remediation
- Fix · CNA GPAC Fixed in abi-16.23
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-90792
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-2w7v-98qj-6vhc
References
Sources
- CVE-2026-90792 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-90792 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-2w7v-98qj-6vhc · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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