7.8
CWE
415
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-40570: Double Free

First published: Thu Jan 13 2022(Updated: )

The binary MP4Box in Gpac 1.0.1 has a double-free vulnerability in the avc_compute_poc function in av_parsers.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service, even code execution and escalation of privileges.

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-2021-40570?

    CVE-2021-40570 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service and allow code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-40570?

    To fix CVE-2021-40570, upgrade to GPAC version 1.0.1+dfsg1-4+deb11u3 or 2.2.1+dfsg1-3.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2021-40570?

    CVE-2021-40570 affects GPAC version 1.0.1 and versions up to 0.5.2-426-gc5ad4e4+dfsg5-5.

  • What exploitation techniques can be used with CVE-2021-40570?

    Exploiting CVE-2021-40570 can lead to denial of service, arbitrary code execution, and potential privilege escalation.

  • Is there a known fix or mitigation for CVE-2021-40570?

    Yes, the known mitigation for CVE-2021-40570 is to apply the relevant software updates to GPAC.

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