GPAC up to 2.4.0 SRT Subtitle Import text_to_bifs.c gf_text_import_srt_bifs out-of-bounds write
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability has been found in GPAC up to 2.4.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function gf_text_import_srt_bifs of the file src/scene_manager/text_to_bifs.c of the component SRT Subtitle Import. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-1418. The attack requires a local approach. Moreover, an exploit is present.
It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
Details
A vulnerability was found in GPAC up to 2.4.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function gf_text_import_srt_bifs of the file src/scene_manager/text_to_bifs.c of the component SRT Subtitle Import. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-1418. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details and a public exploit are known.
The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 296606 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-1418), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.
Applying the patch 10c73b82cf0e367383d091db38566a0e4fe71772 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (296606). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.
Product
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Website
- Product: https://github.com/gpac/gpac/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploiting
Class: Out-of-bounds writeCWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 296606
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-1418
Threat Intelligence
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Patch: 10c73b82cf0e367383d091db38566a0e4fe71772
Timeline
01/25/2026 Advisory disclosed01/25/2026 VulDB entry created
01/29/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: 3425
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-1418 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-1418
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-342807
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 01/25/2026 11:03Updated: 01/29/2026 02:01
Changes: 01/25/2026 11:03 (60), 01/26/2026 05:22 (30), 01/26/2026 19:07 (2), 01/29/2026 02:01 (11)
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Submitter: Kery Qi
Cache ID: 216::103
Submit
Accepted
- Submit #736544: gpac v2.4.0 Out-of-bounds Write (by Kery Qi)
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