GPAC up to f1219cde MP4Box utils/list.c gf_list_count use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GPAC up to f1219cde. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function gf_list_count of the file utils/list.c of the component MP4Box. The manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-90578. The attack must be carried out locally. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GPAC up to f1219cde. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function gf_list_count of the file utils/list.c of the component MP4Box. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-90578. 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.

Upgrading to version abi-16.23 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying the patch 49dee5cad329cfed310c1682703df7daa47df31a is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: GPAC abi-16.23
Patch: 49dee5cad329cfed310c1682703df7daa47df31a

Timelineinfo

09/12/2026 Advisory disclosed
09/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 3817
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-90578 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-90578
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-403163
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/12/2026 18:39
Changes: 09/12/2026 18:39 (62)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: r1ck9
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #913217: GPAC up to commit f1219cde (2026-07-25) Memory Corruption (by r1ck9)

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