CWE
415
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-40569: Double Free

First published: Thu Jan 13 2022(Updated: )

The binary MP4Box in Gpac through 1.0.1 has a double-free vulnerability in the iloc_entry_del funciton in box_code_meta.c, which allows attackers to cause 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-2021-40569?

    CVE-2021-40569 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-40569?

    To fix CVE-2021-40569, upgrade to the patched versions of GPAC, specifically 1.0.1+dfsg1-4+deb11u3 or 2.2.1+dfsg1-3.

  • Which versions of GPAC are affected by CVE-2021-40569?

    CVE-2021-40569 affects all versions of GPAC up to and including 1.0.1.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2021-40569?

    CVE-2021-40569 is a double-free vulnerability that occurs in the iloc_entry_del function.

  • Can CVE-2021-40569 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2021-40569 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to cause a denial of service.

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