CVE-2020-35981: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Apr 21, 2021
·Updated
An issue was discovered in GPAC version 0.8.0 and 1.0.1. There is an invalid pointer dereference in the function SetupWriters() in isomedia/isomstore.c.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Gpac GPAC=0.8.0
Gpac GPAC=1.0.1
Remediation
Event History
Apr 21, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:05 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-35981?
CVE-2020-35981 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for a denial of service caused by an invalid pointer dereference.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-35981?
To fix CVE-2020-35981, upgrade GPAC to version 1.0.2 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.
3
Which versions of GPAC are affected by CVE-2020-35981?
CVE-2020-35981 affects GPAC versions 0.8.0 and 1.0.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-35981?
CVE-2020-35981 is classified as an invalid pointer dereference vulnerability.
5
Is CVE-2020-35981 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-35981 can potentially be exploited remotely, leading to application crashes.