Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in GPAC Media File Handler
CVE-2026-14790

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

GPAC

Status
Gpac
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 July 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-14790?

A flaw exists in GPAC version 26.02.0 within the Media File Handler's function nhmldump_send_frame, specifically in the src/filters/write_nhml.c file. This vulnerability allows an attacker with local access to manipulate the function, potentially leading to a null pointer dereference. The exploit has been publicly documented, and a patch (bd1d94e70e3bef364c07c5a1d94eca5c9f56e160) has been provided to address this issue. While the project views some aspects as bugs rather than vulnerabilities, applying the patch is essential for remediation.

Affected Version(s)

GPAC 26.02.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-14790 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/376379
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/376379/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-14790
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Kery Qi (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
.