CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-14641: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Thu Sep 21 2017(Updated: )

A NULL pointer dereference was discovered in the AP4_DataAtom class in MetaData/Ap4MetaData.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-2017-14641?

    CVE-2017-14641 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-14641?

    To fix CVE-2017-14641, update Bento4 to a version higher than 1.5.0-617.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2017-14641?

    CVE-2017-14641 affects Bento4 version 1.5.0-617.

  • What happens if CVE-2017-14641 is exploited?

    Exploitation of CVE-2017-14641 can lead to a segmentation fault and application crash.

  • Can CVE-2017-14641 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-14641 can be exploited to cause a remote denial of service.

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