CVE-2018-17235: Medium severity mp4v2 vulnerability

Published Sep 20, 2018
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Updated

The function mp4v2::impl::MP4Track::FinishSdtp() in mp4track.cpp in libmp4v2 2.1.0 mishandles compatibleBrand while processing a crafted mp4 file, which leads to a heap-based buffer over-read, causing denial of service.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mp4v2 Project Mp4v2=2.1.0

Event History

Sep 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-17235.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17235?

The severity of CVE-2018-17235 is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2018-17235?

The software affected by CVE-2018-17235 is libmp4v2 version 2.1.0.

4

How does CVE-2018-17235 impact the affected software?

CVE-2018-17235 causes a heap-based buffer over-read in libmp4v2 version 2.1.0, leading to denial of service.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-17235?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2018-17235 is available in the updated version of libmp4v2.

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