Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in GPAC Software by GPAC
CVE-2026-79522

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

GPAC

Status
GPAC
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-79522?

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in GPAC software's jf_dm_get_chunk_data function, found in src/utils/downloader.c. This flaw enables attackers to craft specific HTTP requests that can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS), effectively disrupting operations. An update addressing this issue has been implemented in the latest commits, specifically committing to improved security measures for maintaining service integrity.

References

https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/3861
https://github.com/gpac/gpac/commit/2fd5a06ab226767900fd8...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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