CVE-2021-40562
First published: Wed Jan 12 2022(Updated: )
A Segmentation fault caused by a floating point exception exists in Gpac through 1.0.1 using mp4box via the naludmx_enqueue_or_dispatch function in reframe_nalu.c, which causes a denial of service.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/gpac | <=0.5.2-426-gc5ad4e4+dfsg5-5 | 1.0.1+dfsg1-4+deb11u3 2.2.1+dfsg1-3 |
| GPAC MP4Box | <=1.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40562?
CVE-2021-40562 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40562?
To address CVE-2021-40562, update GPAC to version 1.0.1+dfsg1-4+deb11u3 or 2.2.1+dfsg1-3 or a later version.
What impact does CVE-2021-40562 have on systems?
CVE-2021-40562 can lead to a segmentation fault resulting in a denial of service when using the mp4box tool in GPAC.
Which versions of GPAC are vulnerable to CVE-2021-40562?
GPAC versions up to and including 1.0.1 are vulnerable to CVE-2021-40562.
Is CVE-2021-40562 specific to any platform?
CVE-2021-40562 primarily affects GPAC software on Debian systems.
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