GPAC base_scenegraph.c gf_node_activate_ex stack-based overflow
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- Passive
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · Low · Low
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
A vulnerability was determined in GPAC up to f1219cde. The affected element is the function gf_node_activate_ex of the file scenegraph/base_scenegraph.c. This manipulation causes stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Upgrading to version abi-16.23 is sufficient to fix this issue. Patch name: 9eb40df4448b88d6a6ce3454657c06f47eff0b24. The affected component should be upgraded.
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-2026-91090
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-q4xw-4662-gq27
References
Sources
- CVE-2026-91090 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-91090 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-q4xw-4662-gq27 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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