Buffer Overflow in MP4Box Affects GPAC Software
CVE-2021-41459

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gpac

Status
Mp4box
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 October 2021

What is CVE-2021-41459?

A vulnerability has been identified in MP4Box version 1.0.1, where a stack buffer overflow occurs in the nhmldmx_send_sample() function. The issue is triggered by an improper handling of the szXmlFrom parameter, potentially allowing an attacker to execute a denial of service attack. This flaw emphasizes the importance of securing software components against buffer overflows to avoid service interruptions.

References

https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/1912
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5411
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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