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CVE-2022-43255: GPAC v2.1-DEV-rev368-gfd054169b-master was discovered to contain a memory leak via the component gf_odf_new...

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.

MediumCVSS 5.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This CVE is a memory leak in a GPAC development build. If triggered during local media handling, it can consume memory and disrupt availability. The provided sources do not show data theft, data modification, remote network exploitation, or confirmed active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate availability risk. Prioritize internet-facing or business-critical media processing pipelines first, especially where untrusted files are handled automatically. This is not evidenced as an actively exploited emergency in the supplied sources.

Technical view

CVE-2022-43255 is reported as CWE-401 in GPAC v2.1-DEV-rev368-gfd054169b-master, affecting gf_odf_new_iod in odf/odf_code.c. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, required user interaction, and high availability impact only.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where GPAC or Debian-packaged GPAC components process untrusted media files locally or in automated media pipelines. The source bundle does not provide a complete affected-version matrix or CPE list.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the supplied sources do not state active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires local access and user interaction, with denial-of-service style availability impact rather than confidentiality or integrity compromise.

Researcher notes

Evidence identifies a memory leak in gf_odf_new_iod, but affected product metadata is incomplete in the CVE bundle. Debian published DSA-5411, yet the provided bundle does not include detailed fix versions. Validate against upstream and distribution advisories before closure.

Mitigation direction

  • Check GPAC and Debian guidance for fixed package versions.
  • Update affected GPAC or distribution packages where vendor fixes are available.
  • Avoid processing untrusted media with vulnerable GPAC builds.
  • Isolate media-processing workloads and enforce memory limits.
  • Monitor media services for abnormal memory growth or crashes.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems, containers, and pipelines using GPAC.
  • Confirm whether GPAC processes untrusted or user-supplied media.
  • Compare installed GPAC packages against vendor advisory guidance.
  • Review crash or memory-exhaustion telemetry around media parsing.
  • Document any exposed automated media ingestion workflows.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.83.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-43255Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
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Weakness

CWE details

CWE-401

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Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime

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