Integer Overflow in MPEG-4 Decoding of GPAC Project on Advanced Content
CVE-2021-21841

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gpac

Status
Gpac Project
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 August 2021

What is CVE-2021-21841?

An integer overflow vulnerability has been identified within the MPEG-4 decoding capabilities of the GPAC Project's Advanced Content library. This issue arises when handling specifically crafted MPEG-4 inputs that use the 'sbgp' FOURCC code, potentially leading to a heap-based buffer overflow and subsequent memory corruption. Attackers may exploit this vulnerability by convincing users to open affected video files, thereby triggering the flaw and compromising system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

GPAC Project GPAC Project Advanced Content commit a8a8d412dabcb129e695c3e7d861fcc81f608304,GPAC Project Advanced Content v1.0.1

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS...
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https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4966
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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