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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-45266
CVE-2021-45266:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A null pointer dereference vulnerability was discovered in gpac version 1.1.0 via the lsr_read_anim_values_ex function. The vulnerability was disclosed on December 22, 2021 and assigned identifier CVE-2021-45266. This security flaw affects the gpac software package, specifically version 1.1.0 (NVD, GitHub Issue).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the lsr_read_anim_values_ex function of gpac 1.1.0. When triggered, it causes a null pointer dereference that results in a segmentation fault and application crash. The issue was discovered during testing with MP4Box, a component of GPAC. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H (NVD).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability leads to a segmentation fault and application crash, resulting in a denial of service condition. The vulnerability affects the availability of the system but does not appear to impact confidentiality or integrity (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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