CVE-2018-14545: Medium severity bento4 vulnerability
Published Jul 23, 2018
·Updated
There exists one invalid memory read bug in AP4SampleDescription::GetType() 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
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What is the severity of CVE-2018-14545?
CVE-2018-14545 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2018-14545?
To fix CVE-2018-14545, upgrade to a patched version of Bento4 that resolves this invalid memory read issue.
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What software is affected by CVE-2018-14545?
CVE-2018-14545 affects Bento4 version 1.5.1-624.
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What triggers CVE-2018-14545?
CVE-2018-14545 can be triggered by executing the mp42ts tool with a crafted mp4 file.
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What are the potential consequences of CVE-2018-14545?
The exploitation of CVE-2018-14545 can lead to a denial-of-service, potentially crashing the application.