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CVE-2021-40570

7.8 · HIGH

The binary MP4Box in Gpac 1.0.1 has a double-free vulnerability in the avc_compute_poc function in av_parsers.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service, even code execution and escalat…

Published Jan 13, 2022CWE-415EPSS 1.20%

Overview

CVE-2021-40570 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 13, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The binary MP4Box in Gpac 1.0.1 has a double-free vulnerability in the avc_compute_poc function in av_parsers.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service, even code execution and escalation of privileges.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/gpac/gpac/commit/04dbf08bff4d61948bab80c3f9096ecc60c7f302GitHubgithub.com/gpac/gpac/issues/1899Refwww.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5411GitHubgithub.com/gpac/gpac/commit/04dbf08bff4d61948bab80c3f9096ecc60c7f302GitHubgithub.com/gpac/gpac/issues/1899Refwww.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5411

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40570?

CVE-2021-40570 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 13, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-40570?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-40570?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-40570?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2021-40570 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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