CVE-2021-45258: Medium severity gpac mp4box vulnerability

Published Dec 22, 2021
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Updated

A stack overflow vulnerability exists in gpac 1.1.0 via the gfbifsdecprotolist function, which causes a segmentation fault and application crash.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Gpac GPAC=1.1.0-dev

Event History

Dec 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:53 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-45258?

CVE-2021-45258 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-45258?

To fix CVE-2021-45258, upgrade to a patched version of GPAC beyond 1.1.0.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2021-45258?

CVE-2021-45258 affects GPAC version 1.1.0 and specifically the development version.

4

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2021-45258?

Exploiting CVE-2021-45258 can lead to a stack overflow, resulting in segmentation faults and application crashes.

5

Is CVE-2021-45258 present in earlier versions of GPAC?

CVE-2021-45258 is identified specifically in GPAC version 1.1.0, but earlier versions may also contain vulnerabilities.

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