CVE-2021-40944

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified

CVE-2021-40944 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In GPAC MP4Box 1.1.0, there is a Null pointer reference in the function gf_filter_pid_get_packet function in src/filter_core/filter_pid.c:5394, as demonstrated by GPAC. This can cause a denial of service (DOS).. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In GPAC MP4Box 1.1.0, there is a Null pointer reference in the function gf_filter_pid_get_packet function in src/filter_core/filter_pid.c:5394, as demonstrated by GPAC. This can cause a denial of service (DOS).

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

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GpacGpac1.1.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40944?
In GPAC MP4Box 1.1.0, there is a Null pointer reference in the function gf_filter_pid_get_packet function in src/filter_core/filter_pid.c:5394, as demonstrated by GPAC. This can cause a denial of service (DOS).
How severe is CVE-2021-40944?
CVE-2021-40944 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-2021-40944?
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