8.8
CWE
843
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-14639

First published: Thu Sep 21 2017(Updated: )

AP4_VisualSampleEntry::ReadFields in Core/Ap4SampleEntry.cpp in Bento4 1.5.0-617 uses incorrect character data types, which causes a stack-based buffer underflow and out-of-bounds write, leading to denial of service (application crash) or possibly unspecified other impact.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Bento4=1.5.0-617

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-14639?

    CVE-2017-14639 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to potential application crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-14639?

    To fix CVE-2017-14639, upgrade Bento4 to version 1.5.0-618 or later.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2017-14639?

    The impact of CVE-2017-14639 includes application crashes and potential unspecified effects due to stack-based buffer underflow.

  • Is CVE-2017-14639 present in earlier versions of Bento4?

    Yes, CVE-2017-14639 affects Bento4 version 1.5.0-617 and earlier versions.

  • How can I identify if my application is vulnerable to CVE-2017-14639?

    You can identify vulnerability to CVE-2017-14639 by checking if your application uses Bento4 version 1.5.0-617 or older.

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