CVE-2017-14642: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Sep 21, 2017
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Updated

A NULL pointer dereference was discovered in the AP4HdlrAtom class in Bento4 version 1.5.0-617. The vulnerability causes a segmentation fault and application crash in AP4StdcFileByteStream::ReadPartial in System/StdC/Ap4StdCFileByteStream.cpp, 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-2017-14642?

CVE-2017-14642 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-14642?

To mitigate CVE-2017-14642, users should upgrade to a patched version of Bento4 that addresses this NULL pointer dereference issue.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-14642?

CVE-2017-14642 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability that leads to a segmentation fault.

4

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-14642?

Exploiting CVE-2017-14642 can result in a remote denial of service due to application crashes.

5

Which versions of Bento4 are affected by CVE-2017-14642?

CVE-2017-14642 specifically affects Bento4 version 1.5.0-617.

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