CVE-2019-13959: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Jul 18, 2019
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Updated

In Bento4 1.5.1-627, AP4DataBuffer::SetDataSize does not handle reallocation failures, leading to a memory copy into a NULL pointer. This is different from CVE-2018-20186.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Axiosys Bento4=1.5.1-627

Event History

Jul 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:51 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-13959?

CVE-2019-13959 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for a memory copy into a NULL pointer, which may lead to application instability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-13959?

To fix CVE-2019-13959, update to a newer version of Bento4 where the reallocation failure handling has been resolved.

3

What kind of issue does CVE-2019-13959 represent in Bento4?

CVE-2019-13959 represents a memory management issue in Bento4's AP4_DataBuffer class that fails to handle reallocation errors.

4

Which versions of Bento4 are affected by CVE-2019-13959?

CVE-2019-13959 affects Bento4 version 1.5.1-627.

5

Is CVE-2019-13959 related to any other vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2019-13959 is a different issue from CVE-2018-20186, despite both being related to memory handling in Bento4.

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