CVE-2021-41459 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 1 Oct 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

A stack buffer overflow in MP4Box allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted input.

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

What is CVE-2021-41459?

CVE-2021-41459 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Oct 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

There is a stack buffer overflow in MP4Box v1.0.1 at src/filters/dmx_nhml.c:1008 in the nhmldmx_send_sample() function szXmlFrom parameter which leads to a denial of service vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-41459?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gpac Mp4box.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41459?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2021-41459 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-41459 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2021-41459, GHSA-h8cm-h7v5-v437, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-41459.