Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-40567

First published: Thu Jan 13 2022(Updated: )

Segmentation fault vulnerability exists in Gpac through 1.0.1 via the gf_odf_size_descriptor function in desc_private.c when using mp4box, which causes a denial of service.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2021-40567?

    CVE-2021-40567 has a moderate severity due to its potential to cause a denial of service through segmentation faults.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-40567?

    To fix CVE-2021-40567, upgrade to GPAC version 1.0.1+dfsg1-4+deb11u3 or 2.2.1+dfsg1-3.

  • Which versions of GPAC are affected by CVE-2021-40567?

    Versions of GPAC up to and including 1.0.1 are affected by CVE-2021-40567.

  • What component of GPAC is vulnerable in CVE-2021-40567?

    The vulnerable component in CVE-2021-40567 is the gf_odf_size_descriptor function in desc_private.c.

  • Is CVE-2021-40567 related to a denial of service issue?

    Yes, CVE-2021-40567 can lead to a denial of service due to a segmentation fault.

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