How severe is CVE-2022-43255?

CVE-2022-43255 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-2022-43255 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43255?

CVE-2022-43255 affects Gpac. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43255?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-43255 published?

CVE-2022-43255 was published on 2022-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43255

CVE-2022-43255 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-401.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-401
Affected product: Gpac
Published: 2022-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GPAC v2.1-DEV-rev368-gfd054169b-master was discovered to contain a memory leak via the component gf_odf_new_iod at odf/odf_code.c.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43255?: GPAC v2.1-DEV-rev368-gfd054169b-master was discovered to contain a memory leak via the component gf_odf_new_iod at odf/odf_code.c.
How severe is CVE-2022-43255?: CVE-2022-43255 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-2022-43255 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43255?: CVE-2022-43255 affects Gpac. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43255?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-43255 published?: CVE-2022-43255 was published on 2022-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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