CVE-2021-40942
First published: Mon Jun 27 2022(Updated: )
In GPAC MP4Box v1.1.0, there is a heap-buffer-overflow in the function filter_parse_dyn_args function in filter_core/filter.c:1454, as demonstrated by GPAC. This can cause a denial of service (DOS).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GPAC MP4Box | =1.1.0 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40942?
CVE-2021-40942 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service.
What causes CVE-2021-40942?
CVE-2021-40942 is caused by a heap-buffer-overflow in the filter_parse_dyn_args function in GPAC MP4Box v1.1.0.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40942?
To mitigate CVE-2021-40942, upgrade GPAC to a version later than 1.1.0 that addresses this vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2021-40942 have on GPAC users?
CVE-2021-40942 can lead to a denial of service, affecting the availability of the affected software for users.
Which version of GPAC is vulnerable to CVE-2021-40942?
Only GPAC version 1.1.0 is known to be vulnerable to CVE-2021-40942.
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/remedy
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/gpac
- canonical/gpac mp4box
- version/gpac mp4box/1.1.0