CVE-2022-43040 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap buffer overflow in GPAC allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted media files.
- 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-2022-43040?
CVE-2022-43040 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Gpac Gpac, published on 19 Oct 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
GPAC 2.1-DEV-rev368-gfd054169b-master was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the function gf_isom_box_dump_start_ex at /isomedia/box_funcs.c.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43040?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gpac Gpac.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43040?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-43040 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-43040 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-43040 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Gpac Gpac
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j2wh-p8p3-9g26, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-43040.