CVE-2026-1416: GPAC filedump.c DumpMovieInfo null pointer dereference

Published Jan 26, 2026
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Updated

A security flaw has been discovered in GPAC up to 2.4.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function DumpMovieInfo of the file applications/mp4box/filedump.c. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. The attack must be initiated from a local position. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The patch is identified as d45c264c20addf0c1cc05124ede33f8ffa800e68. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components
gpac/gpac<=2.4.0
Gpac GPAC<=2.4.0

Event History

Jan 26, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-1416?

CVE-2026-1416 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for a denial of service caused by the null pointer dereference.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-1416?

To mitigate CVE-2026-1416, update GPAC to version 2.4.1 or later, which addresses the null pointer dereference issue.

3

What versions of GPAC are affected by CVE-2026-1416?

GPAC versions up to and including 2.4.0 are affected by CVE-2026-1416.

4

What happens if CVE-2026-1416 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2026-1416 can lead to application crashes or a denial of service.

5

How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2026-1416?

You can determine vulnerability to CVE-2026-1416 by checking if your GPAC installation is version 2.4.0 or earlier.

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