Description
An out-of-bounds read in the gf_dm_get_chunk_data function (src/utils/downloader.c) of GPAC v26.07.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a crafted HTTP request. Fixed in 2fd5a06ab226767900fd86edb5a1e8bfc1010640.
Published: 2026-09-09
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

An out-of-bounds read occurs in the gf_dm_get_chunk_data function within the GPAC download utilities. The flaw allows a malicious actor to construct a specially crafted HTTP request that triggers the read, causing the application to crash. The primary impact is a denial of service where the GPAC instance becomes unavailable.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects GPAC version 26.07.0 and any deployments that use the downloader module without the patch. No specific vendor or product name is listed, but the issue is tied to the open-source GPAC media framework. Users running this version should verify they are not using the vulnerable component.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates a medium severity. EPSS is not available, and the issue is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, suggesting a lower likelihood of widespread exploitation at present. Attackers could trigger the bug by sending a malicious HTTP request to the GPAC instance. No special privileges or additional conditions are mentioned, implying the exploit can be performed from an external network if the downloader is exposed.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 9, 2026 at 21:58 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade GPAC to a version that incorporates the fix from commit 2fd5a06ab226767900fd86edb5a1e8bfc1010640
  • Disable or block HTTP chunked download functionality if not required for your deployment as an interim mitigation
  • Monitor application logs for anomalous HTTP traffic patterns and implement rate limiting to mitigate repeated DoS attempts

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 9, 2026 at 21:58 UTC.

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History

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Out-of-Bounds Read in GPAC Downloader Causes Denial of Service via Crafted HTTP Requests
Weaknesses CWE-119

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description An out-of-bounds read in the gf_dm_get_chunk_data function (src/utils/downloader.c) of GPAC v26.07.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via sending a crafted HTTP request. Fixed in 2fd5a06ab226767900fd86edb5a1e8bfc1010640.
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:H/C:N/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:R'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-09T20:21:06.101Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2026-79522

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-09T21:17:04.683

Modified: 2026-09-09T21:17:04.683

Link: CVE-2026-79522

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Updated: 2026-09-09T22:00:17Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-119

    Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer