CVE-2026-92475: Out-of-Bounds Read in GPAC
A weakness has been identified in GPAC 26.08-DEV. This impacts the function wait_for_header_and_parse of the file src/utils/downloader.c. This manipulation of the argument Content-Range causes out-of-bounds read. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. Upgrading to version abi-16.26 will fix this issue. Patch name: c74a3065038ede35c1c7b75fa493a69ef6bcdb84. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in GPAC 26.08-DEV involves an out-of-bounds read in the wait_for_header_and_parse function due to improper handling of the Content-Range argument. The flaw requires local access and can be exploited to read memory beyond intended bounds. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.8 (medium) score and a public exploit exists. The issue is fixed by upgrading to version abi-16.26, as indicated by the patch identified by commit c74a3065038ede35c1c7b75fa493a69ef6bcdb84.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to perform an out-of-bounds read, potentially exposing sensitive memory contents. The impact is limited by the requirement for local access and the medium CVSS score. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the affected GPAC component from version 26.08-DEV to version abi-16.26, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. This upgrade is the recommended and effective remediation.
CVE-2026-92475: Out-of-Bounds Read in GPAC
Description
A weakness has been identified in GPAC 26.08-DEV. This impacts the function wait_for_header_and_parse of the file src/utils/downloader.c. This manipulation of the argument Content-Range causes out-of-bounds read. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. Upgrading to version abi-16.26 will fix this issue. Patch name: c74a3065038ede35c1c7b75fa493a69ef6bcdb84. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
GPAC
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in GPAC 26.08-DEV involves an out-of-bounds read in the wait_for_header_and_parse function due to improper handling of the Content-Range argument. The flaw requires local access and can be exploited to read memory beyond intended bounds. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.8 (medium) score and a public exploit exists. The issue is fixed by upgrading to version abi-16.26, as indicated by the patch identified by commit c74a3065038ede35c1c7b75fa493a69ef6bcdb84.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to perform an out-of-bounds read, potentially exposing sensitive memory contents. The impact is limited by the requirement for local access and the medium CVSS score. There is no indication of remote exploitation or privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the affected GPAC component from version 26.08-DEV to version abi-16.26, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. This upgrade is the recommended and effective remediation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-16T12:15:02.248Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aaaf94655bf5e2cf51ba052
Added to database: 09/16/2026, 20:17:10 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 20:32:01 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 04:21:26 UTC
Views: 9
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