CVE-2021-40571
CVE-2021-40571 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gpac with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-415.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-415
- Affected product: Gpac
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The binary MP4Box in Gpac 1.0.1 has a double-free vulnerability in the ilst_box_read function in box_code_apple.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service, even code execution and escalation of privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-40571?
- The binary MP4Box in Gpac 1.0.1 has a double-free vulnerability in the ilst_box_read function in box_code_apple.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service, even code execution and escalation of privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2021-40571?
- CVE-2021-40571 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-40571 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-40571?
- CVE-2021-40571 affects Gpac. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-40571?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-40571 published?
- CVE-2021-40571 was published on 2022-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/gpac/gpac/commit/a69b567b8c95c72f9560c873c5ab348be058f340
- https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/1895
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5411
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gpac:gpac:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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