CVE-2021-31259: gpac NULL Pointer Dereference
CVSS: 5.5v3.1MediumModified
AliasesUBUNTU-CVE-2021-31259
Published 19-04-2021Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-31259 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability in gpac. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 59.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.90%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1github
Timeline
- 19-04-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The gf_isom_cenc_get_default_info_internal function in GPAC 1.0.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted file in the MP4Box command.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Medium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.90%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
59%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.90% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.90%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundGpac
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Gpac1 product
- gpac1.0.1
Ubuntu1 product
- gpacAll versions (No fix recorded)
2 vendors · 2 products
References
4 links- github.com/gpac/gpac/commit/3b84ffcbacf144ce35650df958432f472b6483f8X Refsource MISCREPORTPatchThird Party Advisory