GPAC up to f1219cde MP4Box scenegraph/vrml_tools.c null pointer dereference
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in GPAC up to f1219cde. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file scenegraph/vrml_tools.c of the component MP4Box. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-90609. The attack is only possible with local access. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Details
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in GPAC up to f1219cde. This affects an unknown code block of the file scenegraph/vrml_tools.c of the component MP4Box. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. 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-2026-90609. 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.
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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Product
Type
Name
Version
License
Website
- Product: https://github.com/gpac/gpac/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
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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ATT&CK: 🔒
Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: GPAC abi-16.23
Patch: 49dee5cad329cfed310c1682703df7daa47df31a
Timeline
09/12/2026 Advisory disclosed09/12/2026 VulDB entry created
09/12/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: 3818
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-90609 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-90609
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-403191
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 09/12/2026 21:44Changes: 09/12/2026 21:44 (61)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: r1ck9
Cache ID: 216::103
Submit
Accepted
- Submit #913514: GPAC up to commit f1219cde (2026-07-25) Memory Corruption (by r1ck9)
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