GPAC up to 2.4.0 MP4Box src/isomedia/media.c Media_GetSample cat memory leak

CVSS Meta Temp Score
CVSS is a standardized scoring system to determine possibilities of attacks. The Temp Score considers temporal factors like disclosure, exploit and countermeasures. The unique Meta Score calculates the average score of different sources to provide a normalized scoring system.
Current Exploit Price (≈)
Our analysts are monitoring exploit markets and are in contact with vulnerability brokers. The range indicates the observed or calculated exploit price to be seen on exploit markets. A good indicator to understand the monetary effort required for and the popularity of an attack.
CTI Interest Score
Our Cyber Threat Intelligence team is monitoring different web sites, mailing lists, exploit markets and social media networks. The CTI Interest Score identifies the interest of attackers and the security community for this specific vulnerability in real-time. A high score indicates an elevated risk to be targeted for this vulnerability.
3.9$0-$5k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GPAC up to 2.4.0. It has been rated as problematic. This affects the function Media_GetSample of the file src/isomedia/media.c of the component MP4Box. Performing a manipulation of the argument cat results in memory leak. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-9572. The attack is only possible with local access. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GPAC up to 2.4.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function Media_GetSample of the file src/isomedia/media.c of the component MP4Box. The manipulation of the argument cat with an unknown input leads to a memory leak vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-401. The product does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, which slowly consumes remaining memory. This is going to have an impact on availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-9572. 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.

Applying the patch e79c5cbe8b3fed27f4854ec229457d30c96206f1 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Name

Version

License

Website

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA CVSS-B Score: 🔒
CNA CVSS-BT Score: 🔒
CNA Vector: 🔒

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.0
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.5
NVD Vector: 🔒

CNA Base Score: 3.3
CNA Vector: 🔒

CVSSv2info

AVACAuCIA
💳💳💳💳💳💳
💳💳💳💳💳💳
💳💳💳💳💳💳
VectorComplexityAuthenticationConfidentialityIntegrityAvailability
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock

VulDB Base Score: 🔒
VulDB Temp Score: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory leak
CWE: CWE-401 / CWE-404
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Download: 🔒

EPSS Score: 🔒
EPSS Percentile: 🔒

Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔒

0-DayUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
TodayUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock

Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
Active Actors: 🔍
Active APT Groups: 🔍

Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Patch: e79c5cbe8b3fed27f4854ec229457d30c96206f1

Timelineinfo

05/26/2026 Advisory disclosed
05/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/01/2026 +6 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 3557
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-9572 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-9572
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-365631
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 05/26/2026 14:41
Updated: 06/01/2026 13:21
Changes: 05/26/2026 14:41 (61), 06/01/2026 13:21 (41)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: fczhang
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #817137: GPAC MP4Box <= 2.4.0 (master commit 525bf1a and earlier) Memory leak (Denial of Service) (by fczhang)

Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Discussion

No comments yet. Languages: en.

Please log in to comment.

◂ PreviousOverviewNext ▸

Interested in the pricing of exploits?

See the underground prices here!