CVE-2021-41456: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 1, 2021
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Updated

There is a stack buffer overflow in MP4Box v1.0.1 at src/filters/dmxnhml.c:1004 in the nhmldmxsendsample() function szXmlTo parameter which leads to a denial of service vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/gpac
0.5.2-426-gc5ad4e4+dfsg5-51.0.1+dfsg1-4+deb11u32.2.1+dfsg1-3
Gpac MP4Box=1.0.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/gpac to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.5.2-426-gc5ad4e4+dfsg5-5Fixed in 1.0.1+dfsg1-4+deb11u3Fixed in 2.2.1+dfsg1-3

Event History

Oct 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41456?

CVE-2021-41456 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a stack buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-41456?

To fix CVE-2021-41456, upgrade to a version of MP4Box that is not affected, such as version 0.5.2-426-gc5ad4e4+dfsg5 or higher.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-41456?

CVE-2021-41456 affects MP4Box version 1.0.1 and similar versions in the GPAC package.

4

What can exploit CVE-2021-41456?

CVE-2021-41456 can be exploited by sending crafted input to the nhmldmx_send_sample() function leading to a denial of service.

5

Is CVE-2021-41456 a critical vulnerability?

While CVE-2021-41456 leads to denial of service, its criticality depends on the specific environment and usage of the affected software.

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