CVE-2021-40564: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Jan 12, 2022
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Updated

A Segmentation fault caused by null pointer dereference vulnerability eists in Gpac through 1.0.2 via the avcparseslice function in avparsers.c when using mp4box, which causes a denial of service.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/gpac<=0.5.2-426-gc5ad4e4+dfsg5-5
1.0.1+dfsg1-4+deb11u32.2.1+dfsg1-3
Gpac GPAC<=1.0.2

Event History

Jan 12, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40564?

CVE-2021-40564 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-40564?

To fix CVE-2021-40564, upgrade to GPAC version 1.0.2 or later.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-40564?

CVE-2021-40564 affects GPAC versions up to and including 1.0.2.

4

What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2021-40564?

The vulnerability in CVE-2021-40564 is caused by a null pointer dereference in the avc_parse_slice function.

5

What impact does CVE-2021-40564 have on systems?

CVE-2021-40564 can lead to a denial of service condition, impacting system availability.

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