CVE-2021-45764: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 14, 2022
·Updated
GPAC v1.1.0 was discovered to contain an invalid memory address dereference via the function shiftchunkoffsets.isra().
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/gpac<=0.5.2-426-gc5ad4e4+dfsg5-5
1.0.1+dfsg1-4+deb11u32.2.1+dfsg1-3
Gpac GPAC=1.1.0
Event History
Jan 14, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-45764?
CVE-2021-45764 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause an invalid memory address dereference.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-45764?
To mitigate CVE-2021-45764, upgrade GPAC to version 1.1.1 or later as recommended in the security updates.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2021-45764?
CVE-2021-45764 specifically affects GPAC version 1.1.0, as well as earlier versions up to 0.5.2-426-gc5ad4e4+dfsg5-5.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2021-45764 on system security?
The impact of CVE-2021-45764 can lead to application crashes and potential exploitation by malicious entities affecting system security.
5
Is CVE-2021-45764 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2021-45764 requires local access to exploit, but it can be leveraged in untrusted environments where the software is used.