GPAC 1.0.1 MP4Box afra_box_read memory leak

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GPAC 1.0.1. It has been rated as problematic. This affects the function afra_box_read of the component MP4Box. Performing a manipulation results in memory leak. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-33361. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GPAC 1.0.1. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function afra_box_read of the component MP4Box. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory leak vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-401. The product does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, which slowly consumes remaining memory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was presented 09/14/2021 as a51f951b878c2b73c1d8e2f1518c7cdc5fb82c3f. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-33361 since 05/20/2021. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 257995 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2021-33361), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying the patch a51f951b878c2b73c1d8e2f1518c7cdc5fb82c3f is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (257995). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory leak
CWE: CWE-401 / CWE-404
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Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 257995
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2021-33361

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: a51f951b878c2b73c1d8e2f1518c7cdc5fb82c3f

Timelineinfo

05/20/2021 🔍
09/14/2021 +117 days 🔍
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08/28/2025 +1444 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: a51f951b878c2b73c1d8e2f1518c7cdc5fb82c3f
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-33361 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-33361
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-182553

Entryinfo

Created: 09/14/2021 10:26
Updated: 08/28/2025 21:33
Changes: 09/14/2021 10:26 (41), 09/16/2021 16:17 (1), 08/28/2025 21:33 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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