CVE-2021-36417 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap-based buffer overflow in GPAC allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2021-36417?
CVE-2021-36417 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Gpac Gpac, published on 12 Jan 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in GPAC v1.0.1 in the gf_isom_dovi_config_get function in MP4Box, which causes a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-36417?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gpac Gpac.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36417?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2021-36417 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-36417 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Gpac Gpac
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2021-36417, GHSA-r22c-45h9-6v6v, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-36417.