CVE-2022-2454 in GPAC
Summary
by MITRE • 07/19/2022
Integer Overflow or Wraparound in GitHub repository gpac/gpac prior to 2.1-DEV.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/25/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-2454 represents a critical integer overflow or wraparound issue discovered in the gpac/gpac repository prior to version 2.1-DEV. This flaw exists within the General Purpose Audio Codec library implementation and affects the handling of integer arithmetic operations that could lead to unexpected behavior in memory management and data processing functions. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and boundary checking mechanisms within the codebase, particularly when processing audio and video data streams through the mp4ff library components.
The technical exploitation of this integer overflow occurs when the application processes malformed or specially crafted media files that trigger arithmetic operations resulting in integer wraparound conditions. When an integer variable exceeds its maximum representable value, it wraps around to the minimum value, potentially causing buffer overflows, memory corruption, or arbitrary code execution. This vulnerability specifically impacts the mp4ff library's handling of media file structures where integer values representing buffer sizes, frame counts, or data offsets are not properly validated against their maximum limits before arithmetic operations are performed.
The operational impact of CVE-2022-2454 extends beyond simple memory corruption scenarios, as it can enable attackers to manipulate the application's behavior through carefully constructed input files. Systems utilizing gpac for media processing, streaming, or conversion tasks become vulnerable to remote code execution or denial of service conditions when processing maliciously crafted media content. The vulnerability affects various applications that depend on gpac for multimedia handling, including streaming servers, media players, and content processing pipelines that may be exploited by adversaries to gain unauthorized access or disrupt service availability.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability primarily involve upgrading to gpac version 2.1-DEV or later, which includes proper integer overflow protections and enhanced input validation mechanisms. Organizations should implement comprehensive patch management procedures to ensure all systems utilizing gpac components receive timely updates. Additional defensive measures include deploying input validation filters for media files, implementing network segmentation to limit exposure, and monitoring for unusual processing patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-190, which specifically addresses integer overflow conditions, and may be categorized under ATT&CK technique T1203, involving exploitation of input validation flaws in multimedia processing applications. System administrators should also consider implementing application whitelisting controls and runtime monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts targeting this integer overflow vulnerability in media processing environments.