CVE-2021-45288
CVE-2021-45288 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gpac with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-415
- Affected product: Gpac
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A Double Free vulnerability exists in filedump.c in GPAC 1.0.1, which could cause a Denail of Service via a crafted file in the MP4Box command.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-45288?
- A Double Free vulnerability exists in filedump.c in GPAC 1.0.1, which could cause a Denail of Service via a crafted file in the MP4Box command.
- How severe is CVE-2021-45288?
- CVE-2021-45288 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-45288 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-45288?
- CVE-2021-45288 affects Gpac. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-45288?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-45288 published?
- CVE-2021-45288 was published on 2021-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gpac:gpac:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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