7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-14258: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Sep 11 2017(Updated: )

In the SDK in Bento4 1.5.0-616, SetItemCount in Core/Ap4StscAtom.h file contains a Write Memory Access Violation vulnerability. It is possible to exploit this vulnerability and possibly execute arbitrary code by opening a crafted .MP4 file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Bento4=1.5.0-616

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-14258?

    CVE-2017-14258 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-14258?

    To fix CVE-2017-14258, update your Bento4 SDK to a version later than 1.5.0-616.

  • What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2017-14258?

    The vulnerability in CVE-2017-14258 is caused by a write memory access violation in the SetItemCount function of the Bento4 SDK.

  • Can CVE-2017-14258 be exploited easily?

    Yes, CVE-2017-14258 can be exploited by opening a specially crafted .MP4 file designed to trigger the vulnerability.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-14258?

    CVE-2017-14258 affects Bento4 version 1.5.0-616.

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