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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-45291
CVE-2021-45291:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The gfdumpsetup function in GPAC 1.0.1 contains a vulnerability that allows malicious users to cause a denial of service through an invalid memory address dereference when using a crafted file with the MP4Box command (NVD, CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability was assigned CVE-2021-45291 and has a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (Medium) with vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. The issue is classified as CWE-416 (Use After Free) and affects GPAC version 1.0.1. The vulnerability manifests when processing crafted files using the MP4Box command, specifically in the gfdumpsetup function (NVD, GitHub Issue).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability can lead to a denial of service condition through an invalid memory address dereference. The impact is limited to availability with no direct impact on confidentiality or integrity of the system (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been addressed in Debian's security update (version 1.0.1+dfsg1-4+deb11u2) for the stable distribution (bullseye). Users are recommended to upgrade their GPAC packages to the fixed version (Debian Security).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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