CVE-2021-40574

Name: CVE-2021-40574
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-13T19:15:08.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-40574 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The binary MP4Box in Gpac from 0.9.0-preview to 1.0.1 has a double-free vulnerability in the gf_text_get_utf8_line function in load_text.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service, even code execution and escalation of privileges.. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The binary MP4Box in Gpac from 0.9.0-preview to 1.0.1 has a double-free vulnerability in the gf_text_get_utf8_line function in load_text.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service, even code execution and escalation of privileges.

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

1.32%

67.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-415

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gpac	Gpac	>= 0.9.0, <= 1.0.1

References

https://github.com/gpac/gpac/blob/v0.9.0-preview/src/filters/load_text.c#L232Product
https://github.com/gpac/gpac/blob/v0.9.0-preview/src/filters/load_text.c#L304Product
https://github.com/gpac/gpac/commit/30ac5e5236b790accd1f25347eebf2dc8c6c1bcbPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/1897Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5411Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/gpac/gpac/commit/30ac5e5236b790accd1f25347eebf2dc8c6c1bcbPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/1897Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5411Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40574?

How severe is CVE-2021-40574?

CVE-2021-40574 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40574?

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