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CVE-2021-44920

5.5 · MEDIUM

An invalid memory address dereference vulnerability exists in gpac 1.1.0 in the dump_od_to_saf.isra function, which causes a segmentation fault and application crash.

Published Dec 21, 2021CWE-119EPSS 0.63%

Overview

CVE-2021-44920 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 21, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An invalid memory address dereference vulnerability exists in gpac 1.1.0 in the dump_od_to_saf.isra function, which causes a segmentation fault and application crash.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-44920?

CVE-2021-44920 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 21, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-44920?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. 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-2021-44920?

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.

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