CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-14640: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Thu Sep 21 2017(Updated: )

A NULL pointer dereference was discovered in AP4_AtomSampleTable::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.

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-2017-14640?

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

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-14640?

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

  • What does CVE-2017-14640 affect?

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

  • What is the impact of CVE-2017-14640?

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

  • Is CVE-2017-14640 exploitable remotely?

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

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