CVE-2021-36412

Name: CVE-2021-36412
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-10T23:15:09.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-36412 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in MP4Box in GPAC 1.0.1 via the gp_rtp_builder_do_mpeg12_video function, which allows attackers to possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file in the MP4Box command,. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in MP4Box in GPAC 1.0.1 via the gp_rtp_builder_do_mpeg12_video function, which allows attackers to possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file in the MP4Box command,

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gpac	Gpac	1.0.1

References

https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/1838Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5411
https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/1838Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5411

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36412?

How severe is CVE-2021-36412?

CVE-2021-36412 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36412?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST