CVE-2026-9572: GPAC MP4Box media.c Media_GetSample memory leak

Published May 26, 2026
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Updated

A security vulnerability has been detected in GPAC up to 2.4.0. Affected by this issue is the function MediaGetSample of the file src/isomedia/media.c of the component MP4Box. Such manipulation of the argument cat leads to memory leak. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The name of the patch is e79c5cbe8b3fed27f4854ec229457d30c96206f1. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Gpac MP4Box<=2.4.0
Gpac GPAC<=2.4.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade GPAC MP4Box (src/isomedia/media.c, Media_GetSample) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.0Patch e79c5cbe8b3fed27f4854ec229457d30c96206f1

Event History

May 26, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 28, 58520
Event
via FIRST·10:12 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-9572?

The severity of CVE-2026-9572 is classified as low with a score of 3.3.

2

What causes the CVE-2026-9572 vulnerability?

CVE-2026-9572 is caused by a memory leak in the Media_GetSample function of the MP4Box component in GPAC.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-9572?

CVE-2026-9572 affects users of GPAC versions up to 2.4.0.

4

How can I fix CVE-2026-9572?

To fix CVE-2026-9572, upgrade GPAC to the latest version that addresses the memory leak issue.

5

Can CVE-2026-9572 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2026-9572 can only be exploited from a local environment, not remotely.

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