CVE-2018-14544: Medium severity bento4 vulnerability

Published Jul 23, 2018

Updated

There exists one invalid memory read bug in AP4SampleDescription::GetFormat() in Ap4SampleDescription.h in Bento4 1.5.1-624, which can allow attackers to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted mp4 file. This vulnerability can be triggered by the executable mp42ts.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Axiosys Bento4=1.5.1-624

Event History

Jul 23, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-14544?

CVE-2018-14544 has been classified as a vulnerability that can lead to denial-of-service, indicating a moderate severity.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14544?

To fix CVE-2018-14544, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Bento4 that addresses this invalid memory read issue.

What does CVE-2018-14544 affect?

CVE-2018-14544 affects Bento4 version 1.5.1-624 and can be exploited via crafted mp4 files.

Can CVE-2018-14544 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-14544 can potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker sends a specially crafted mp4 file to the vulnerable Bento4 application.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-14544?

Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2018-14544 is to avoid processing untrusted mp4 files until the software is updated.