CVE-2026-8124: Allocation of Resources in GPAC
CVE-2026-8124 is a medium severity vulnerability in GPAC version 26.02.0 affecting the sidx_box_read function in src/isomedia/box_code_base.c. The issue involves improper allocation of resources triggered by local manipulation. Exploitation requires local access and no user interaction. A patch has been identified but no official remediation level or vendor advisory is provided. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed but no known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in GPAC up to version 26.02.0 arises from the sidx_box_read function in the file src/isomedia/box_code_base.c, where manipulation leads to allocation of resources. The attack vector is local with low complexity and no privileges beyond local user rights are required. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.8, indicating medium severity. A patch commit (442e2299530138d8f874fd885c565ba98a6318ba) has been identified, suggesting a fix is available, though no official vendor advisory or remediation level is provided. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed but no active exploitation is known.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to manipulate the sidx_box_read function to cause resource allocation issues, which could potentially lead to resource exhaustion or denial of service conditions. There is no indication of privilege escalation, remote exploitation, or data compromise. The impact is limited to local users and does not require user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch addressing this vulnerability has been identified (commit 442e2299530138d8f874fd885c565ba98a6318ba). It is recommended to apply this patch to GPAC version 26.02.0 or upgrade to a fixed version once available. Since no official vendor advisory or remediation level is provided, verify patch availability and applicability from the GPAC project repository or official channels. Until patched, restrict local access to trusted users only.
CVE-2026-8124: Allocation of Resources in GPAC
Description
CVE-2026-8124 is a medium severity vulnerability in GPAC version 26.02.0 affecting the sidx_box_read function in src/isomedia/box_code_base.c. The issue involves improper allocation of resources triggered by local manipulation. Exploitation requires local access and no user interaction. A patch has been identified but no official remediation level or vendor advisory is provided. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed but no known exploits are reported in the wild.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in GPAC up to version 26.02.0 arises from the sidx_box_read function in the file src/isomedia/box_code_base.c, where manipulation leads to allocation of resources. The attack vector is local with low complexity and no privileges beyond local user rights are required. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.8, indicating medium severity. A patch commit (442e2299530138d8f874fd885c565ba98a6318ba) has been identified, suggesting a fix is available, though no official vendor advisory or remediation level is provided. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed but no active exploitation is known.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to manipulate the sidx_box_read function to cause resource allocation issues, which could potentially lead to resource exhaustion or denial of service conditions. There is no indication of privilege escalation, remote exploitation, or data compromise. The impact is limited to local users and does not require user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch addressing this vulnerability has been identified (commit 442e2299530138d8f874fd885c565ba98a6318ba). It is recommended to apply this patch to GPAC version 26.02.0 or upgrade to a fixed version once available. Since no official vendor advisory or remediation level is provided, verify patch availability and applicability from the GPAC project repository or official channels. Until patched, restrict local access to trusted users only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-07T17:07:46.851Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69fd3e19cbff5d86106cadec
Added to database: 05/08/2026, 01:36:25 UTC
Last enriched: 05/15/2026, 11:03:27 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 73
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