CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-46040: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Thu Jan 06 2022(Updated: )

A Pointer Dereference Vulnerabilty exists in GPAC 1.0.1 via the finplace_shift_moov_meta_offsets function, which causes a Denial of Servie (context-dependent).

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/gpac<=0.5.2-426-gc5ad4e4+dfsg5-5
1.0.1+dfsg1-4+deb11u3
2.2.1+dfsg1-3
GPAC MP4Box=1.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-46040?

    CVE-2021-46040 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-46040?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-46040, update GPAC to versions 1.0.1+dfsg1-4+deb11u3 or 2.2.1+dfsg1-3.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2021-46040?

    CVE-2021-46040 affects GPAC version 1.0.1 and earlier versions up to 0.5.2-426-gc5ad4e4+dfsg5-5.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-46040?

    CVE-2021-46040 is a Pointer Dereference vulnerability.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-46040?

    The potential impact of CVE-2021-46040 is a Denial of Service, which can disrupt service availability.

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