CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-20409

First published: Sun Dec 23 2018(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Bento4 1.5.1-627. There is a heap-based buffer over-read in AP4_AvccAtom::Create in Core/Ap4AvccAtom.cpp, as demonstrated by mp42hls.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Bento4=1.5.1-627

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-20409?

    CVE-2018-20409 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How does CVE-2018-20409 impact Bento4 users?

    CVE-2018-20409 can lead to a heap-based buffer over-read, which may cause information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-20409?

    To fix CVE-2018-20409, update to a newer version of Bento4 that addresses the heap-based buffer over-read.

  • What versions of Bento4 are affected by CVE-2018-20409?

    Bento4 version 1.5.1-627 is the only version affected by CVE-2018-20409.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-20409?

    There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2018-20409 other than upgrading to a secure version.

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