GPAC 26.07.0 MP4Box base_scenegraph.c gf_node_unregister use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in GPAC 26.07.0. Affected by this issue is the function gf_node_unregister of the file scenegraph/base_scenegraph.c of the component MP4Box. This manipulation causes use after free. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-90825. The attack is restricted to local execution. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GPAC 26.07.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function gf_node_unregister of the file scenegraph/base_scenegraph.c of the component MP4Box. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-90825. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit 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 9eb40df4448b88d6a6ce3454657c06f47eff0b24 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 Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.0

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
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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: 9eb40df4448b88d6a6ce3454657c06f47eff0b24

Timelineinfo

09/13/2026 Advisory disclosed
09/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 3805
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-90825 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-90825
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-403327
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/13/2026 21:21
Changes: 09/13/2026 21:21 (62)
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Submitter: fczhang
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #914950: GPAC GPAC MP4Box v26.07.0 Heap Use-After-Free (by fczhang)

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