CVE-2021-40608

Name: CVE-2021-40608
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-28T13:15:09.84+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-40608 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The gf_hinter_track_finalize function in GPAC 1.0.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file in the MP4Box command.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The gf_hinter_track_finalize function in GPAC 1.0.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file in the MP4Box command.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-908

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gpac	Gpac	< 2.0.0

References

https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/1883Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5411
https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/1883Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5411

Timeline

Published: Jun 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40608?

The gf_hinter_track_finalize function in GPAC 1.0.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file in the MP4Box command.

How severe is CVE-2021-40608?

CVE-2021-40608 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40608?

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