CVE-2017-14640: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Sep 21, 2017
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Updated

A NULL pointer dereference was discovered in AP4AtomSampleTable::GetSample in Core/Ap4AtomSampleTable.cpp in Bento4 version 1.5.0-617. The vulnerability causes a segmentation fault and application crash, which leads to remote denial of service.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Bento4 Bento4=1.5.0-617

Event History

Sep 21, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14640?

CVE-2017-14640 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14640?

To fix CVE-2017-14640, update Bento4 to version 1.5.0-618 or later.

3

What does CVE-2017-14640 affect?

CVE-2017-14640 affects Bento4 version 1.5.0-617.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2017-14640?

The impact of CVE-2017-14640 is a segmentation fault leading to application crashes.

5

Is CVE-2017-14640 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-14640 can be exploited remotely, resulting in denial of service.

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