CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-44927: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Tue Dec 21 2021(Updated: )

A null pointer dereference vulnerability exists in gpac 1.1.0 in the gf_sg_vrml_mf_append function, which causes a segmentation fault and application crash.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GPAC MP4Box=1.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-44927?

    CVE-2021-44927 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-44927?

    To fix CVE-2021-44927, you should upgrade to a patched version of GPAC that addresses this null pointer dereference vulnerability.

  • What causes CVE-2021-44927?

    CVE-2021-44927 is caused by a null pointer dereference in the gf_sg_vrml_mf_append function within GPAC 1.1.0.

  • What impact does CVE-2021-44927 have?

    The impact of CVE-2021-44927 is a segmentation fault and application crash which can lead to denial of service.

  • Is CVE-2021-44927 exploitable remotely?

    CVE-2021-44927 can potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker can trick a user into opening a malicious file processed by the GPAC software.

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