CVE-2022-45343 Use after free in n/a

High 7.8 Published 29 Nov 2022 Updated 2 May 2025

A heap use-after-free 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: Available

What is CVE-2022-45343?

CVE-2022-45343 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Gpac Gpac, published on 29 Nov 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 v2.1-DEV-rev478-g696e6f868-master was discovered to contain a heap use-after-free via the Q_IsTypeOn function at /gpac/src/bifs/unquantize.c.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45343?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gpac Gpac.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45343?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2022-45343 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-45343 exists.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-45343, GHSA-5v99-ghrr-2564, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-45343.