What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-41459?

CVE-2021-41459 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-41459?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-41459. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.2%.

Mp4Box CVE-2021-41459

HIGH

Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

2021-10-01 cve@mitre.org

Buffer Overflow Denial Of Service Memory Corruption Mp4Box

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 01, 2021 - 12:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

There is a stack buffer overflow in MP4Box v1.0.1 at src/filters/dmx_nhml.c:1008 in the nhmldmx_send_sample() function szXmlFrom parameter which leads to a denial of service vulnerability.

AnalysisAI

There is a stack buffer overflow in MP4Box v1.0.1 at src/filters/dmx_nhml.c:1008 in the nhmldmx_send_sample() function szXmlFrom parameter which leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. There is a stack buffer overflow in MP4Box v1.0.1 at src/filters/dmx_nhml.c:1008 in the nhmldmx_send_sample() function szXmlFrom parameter which leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Affected products include: Gpac Mp4Box.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).