CVE-2018-14379: Incorrect Type Cast

Published Jul 18, 2018

Updated

MP4Atom::factory in mp4atom.cpp in MP4v2 2.0.0 incorrectly uses the MP4ItemAtom data type in a certain case where MP4DataAtom is required, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted MP4 file, because access to the data structure has different expectations about layout as a result of this type confusion.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Techsmith Mp4v2=2.0.0

Event History

Jul 18, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-14379?

CVE-2018-14379 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and memory corruption.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14379?

To mitigate CVE-2018-14379, upgrade MP4v2 to version 2.1.0 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.

What is the impact of CVE-2018-14379?

CVE-2018-14379 can lead to memory corruption and possible denial of service when processing a crafted MP4 file.

Which version of MP4v2 is affected by CVE-2018-14379?

CVE-2018-14379 specifically affects MP4v2 version 2.0.0.

Can CVE-2018-14379 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-14379 can be exploited remotely through the use of a specially crafted MP4 file.