CVE-2022-46490 Memory corruption in n/a
A memory leak in the GPAC library allows attackers to cause a 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-2022-46490?
CVE-2022-46490 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Gpac Gpac, published on 5 Jan 2023. 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 version 2.1-DEV-rev505-gb9577e6ad-master was discovered to contain a memory leak via the afrt_box_read function at box_code_adobe.c.
Weakness: CWE-401
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-46490?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gpac Gpac.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46490?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-46490 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-2022-46490 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-46490 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Gpac Gpac
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-46490, GHSA-69r7-9rpm-q977, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-46490.