CVE-2021-46238

Name: CVE-2021-46238
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-21T21:15:08.753+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-46238 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. GPAC v1.1.0 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the function gf_node_get_name () at scenegraph/base_scenegraph.c. This vulnerability can lead to a program crash, causing a Denial of Service (DoS).. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GPAC v1.1.0 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the function gf_node_get_name () at scenegraph/base_scenegraph.c. This vulnerability can lead to a program crash, causing 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

0.62%

45.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Gpac	Gpac	1.1.0	Dev

References

https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/2027Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/2027Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 21, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-46238?

How severe is CVE-2021-46238?

CVE-2021-46238 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-46238?

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