CVE-2026-90609: GPAC MP4Box vrml_tools.c null pointer dereference

Published Sep 14, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability has been found in GPAC up to f1219cde. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file scenegraph/vrmltools.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 to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version abi-16.23 is sufficient to resolve this issue. The name of the patch is 49dee5cad329cfed310c1682703df7daa47df31a. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Affected Software

2 affected components
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 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who is realistically exposed to this issue?

Only local users are in scope, since exploitation requires a local environment and low privileges. The disclosed impact is limited to availability through a null pointer dereference; no confidentiality or integrity impact is listed.

2

Which versions need to be remediated?

GPAC MP4Box versions up to f1219cde are affected. Upgrading to version abi-16.23 resolves the issue; the referenced patch is 49dee5cad329cfed310c1682703df7daa47df31a.

3

How urgent is remediation?

The issue is rated low severity with a 3.3 score, but public exploit disclosure is noted. Prioritize the upgrade on systems where untrusted or lower-privileged local users can run or influence MP4Box.

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