CVE-2021-28300 Null dereference in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 14 Apr 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service by uploading a malicious MP4 file to applications using the GPAC library.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2021-28300?

CVE-2021-28300 is a critical vulnerability in Gpac Gpac, published on 14 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

NULL Pointer Dereference in the "isomedia/track.c" module's "MergeTrack()" function of GPAC v0.5.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial-of-Service (DoS) by uploading a malicious MP4 file.

Weakness: CWE-476

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28300?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gpac Gpac.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28300?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2021-28300 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28300 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Gpac Gpac vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2021-28300, GHSA-5wqc-3hgv-x49w, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-28300.