GPAC 26.02.0 Media File src/filters/write_nhml.c nhmldump_send_frame null pointer dereference
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Summary
A vulnerability has been found in GPAC 26.02.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function nhmldump_send_frame of the file src/filters/write_nhml.c of the component Media File Handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-14790. An attack has to be approached locally. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.
The project explains: "I would consider most of these more as bugs than vulns but anyway they're good to fix".
Details
A vulnerability was found in GPAC 26.02.0. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function nhmldump_send_frame of the file src/filters/write_nhml.c of the component Media File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. Impacted is availability.
It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-14790. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.
The exploit is available at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The project explains: "I would consider most of these more as bugs than vulns but anyway they're good to fix".
Applying the patch bd1d94e70e3bef364c07c5a1d94eca5c9f56e160 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.
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Product
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Website
- Product: https://github.com/gpac/gpac/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.0
VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.0
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Exploiting
Class: Null pointer dereferenceCWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: PatchStatus: 🔍
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Patch: bd1d94e70e3bef364c07c5a1d94eca5c9f56e160
Timeline
07/05/2026 Advisory disclosed07/05/2026 VulDB entry created
07/05/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: 3596
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-14790 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-14790
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-376379
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 07/05/2026 18:12Changes: 07/05/2026 18:12 (61)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: Kery Qi
Cache ID: 216::103
Submit
Accepted
- Submit #850391: gpac v26.02.0 NULL Pointer Dereference (by Kery Qi)
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