CVE-2021-44924 Denial of service in n/a
An infinite loop in the gf_log function allows attackers to cause a denial of service in applications using the GPAC library.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-44924?
CVE-2021-44924 is a medium-severity denial of service vulnerability in Gpac Gpac, published on 21 Dec 2021. 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
An infinite loop vulnerability exists in gpac 1.1.0 in the gf_log function, which causes a Denial of Service.
Weakness: CWE-835
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-44924?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gpac Gpac.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44924?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44924 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is CVE-2021-44924 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44924 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Gpac Gpac
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2021-44924, GHSA-wwxc-q95q-9vh6, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-44924.