CVE-2026-90576: GPAC MP4Box base_scenegraph.c gf_node_list_add_child null pointer dereference

Published Sep 13, 2026
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Updated

A security vulnerability has been detected in GPAC up to f1219cde. Affected is the function gfnodelistaddchild of the file scenegraph/basescenegraph.c of the component MP4Box. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. Upgrading to version abi-16.23 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 49dee5cad329cfed310c1682703df7daa47df31a. You should upgrade the affected component.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Gpac GPAC MP4Box<=f1219cde
Gpac MP4Box=abi-16.23

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade GPAC MP4Box to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in abi-16.23Patch 49dee5cad329cfed310c1682703df7daa47df31a

Event History

Sep 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

Exploitation requires local access and low privileges. No user interaction is required.

2

What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?

The vulnerability causes a null pointer dereference in MP4Box, resulting in an availability impact. The supplied severity vector indicates no confidentiality or integrity impact.

3

Which versions should be remediated?

GPAC installations up to commit f1219cde are affected. Upgrade the affected MP4Box component to version abi-16.23, which includes patch 49dee5cad329cfed310c1682703df7daa47df31a.

4

Is exploitation theoretical?

No. An exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be used.

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