CVE-2021-21854: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 18, 2021
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Updated

Multiple exploitable integer overflow vulnerabilities exist within the MPEG-4 decoding functionality of the GPAC Project on Advanced Content library v1.0.1. A specially crafted MPEG-4 input can cause an integer overflow due to unchecked addition arithmetic resulting in a heap-based buffer overflow that causes memory corruption. An attacker can convince a user to open a video to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
debian/gpac
0.5.2-426-gc5ad4e4+dfsg5-51.0.1+dfsg1-4+deb11u32.2.1+dfsg1-3
Gpac GPAC=1.0.1
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0

Event History

Aug 18, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21854?

CVE-2021-21854 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for heap-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-21854?

To fix CVE-2021-21854, update the GPAC software to version 0.5.2-426-gc5ad4e4+dfsg5-5 or higher.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2021-21854?

CVE-2021-21854 affects the GPAC library versions including 1.0.1 and earlier on Debian Linux distributions.

4

What exploitation techniques can be used with CVE-2021-21854?

CVE-2021-21854 can be exploited by supplying crafted MPEG-4 input files that trigger integer overflows.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2021-21854?

The potential impact of CVE-2021-21854 includes remote code execution and denial of service due to memory corruption.

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