GPAC 26.07.0 downloader.c gf_dm_data_received out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in GPAC 26.07.0. The affected element is the function gf_dm_data_received of the file downloader.c. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-79514. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in GPAC 26.07.0. Affected is the function gf_dm_data_received of the file downloader.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

An out-of-bounds read in the gf_dm_data_received function (downloader.c) of GPAC v26.07.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a crafted HTTP request. Fixed in 2fd5a06ab226767900fd86edb5a1e8bfc1010640.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-79514 since 08/25/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Applying the patch 2fd5a06ab226767900fd86edb5a1e8bfc1010640 is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 2fd5a06ab226767900fd86edb5a1e8bfc1010640

Timelineinfo

08/25/2026 CVE reserved
09/09/2026 +15 days Advisory disclosed
09/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-79514 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-79514
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-401880

Entryinfo

Created: 09/09/2026 22:42
Changes: 09/09/2026 22:42 (56)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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