UBUNTU-CVE-2026-50810
A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the smooth_parse_stream_index() function in GPAC before a specific commit. This flaw allows attackers to cause a denial of service by triggering a crash. The vulnerability affects multiple specific versions of GPAC as listed. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability requires local access with low attack complexity and user interaction.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability is a NULL pointer dereference in the smooth_parse_stream_index() function within src/media_tools/mpd.c of GPAC. It affects GPAC master HEAD before commit b35c61f104b85fbb16520ac2838d5d2ef70845b5. Exploitation leads to denial of service (application crash). The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or integrity impact, and high impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation causes a denial of service by crashing the affected GPAC process. There is no confidentiality or integrity impact. The attack requires local access and user interaction, limiting remote exploitation potential.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Users should monitor vendor advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
UBUNTU-CVE-2026-50810
Description
A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the smooth_parse_stream_index() function in GPAC before a specific commit. This flaw allows attackers to cause a denial of service by triggering a crash. The vulnerability affects multiple specific versions of GPAC as listed. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability requires local access with low attack complexity and user interaction.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
pkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+svn4288~dfsg1-4ubuntu1+esm2?arch=source&distro=esm-infra-legacy/trustypkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+dfsg5-1ubuntu0.1+esm2?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/xenialpkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+dfsg5-3ubuntu0.1+esm1?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/bionicpkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+dfsg5-5ubuntu0.1~esm2?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/focalpkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+dfsg1-2ubuntu0.1~esm2?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/jammypkg:deb/ubuntu/[email protected]+dfsg1-3.1ubuntu0.1~esm2?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/nobleRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability is a NULL pointer dereference in the smooth_parse_stream_index() function within src/media_tools/mpd.c of GPAC. It affects GPAC master HEAD before commit b35c61f104b85fbb16520ac2838d5d2ef70845b5. Exploitation leads to denial of service (application crash). The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or integrity impact, and high impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation causes a denial of service by crashing the affected GPAC process. There is no confidentiality or integrity impact. The attack requires local access and user interaction, limiting remote exploitation potential.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Users should monitor vendor advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- UBUNTU-CVE-2026-50810
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.0
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["Ubuntu:Pro:14.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:22.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:24.04:LTS"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a58b49168715ace43da79a5
Added to database: 07/16/2026, 10:38:09 UTC
Last enriched: 07/16/2026, 12:24:48 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:24:47 UTC
Views: 8
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.