CVE-2019-17454: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Oct 10, 2019
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Updated

Bento4 1.5.1.0 has a NULL pointer dereference in AP4Descriptor::GetTag in Core/Ap4Descriptor.h, related to AP4StsdAtom::GetSampleDescription in Core/Ap4StsdAtom.cpp, as demonstrated by mp4info.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Axiosys Bento4=1.5.1.0

Event History

Oct 10, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:45 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17454?

CVE-2019-17454 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation resulting in application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-17454?

To fix CVE-2019-17454, upgrade to a patched version of Bento4 that resolves the NULL pointer dereference issue.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2019-17454?

CVE-2019-17454 specifically affects Bento4 version 1.5.1.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-17454 classified as?

CVE-2019-17454 is classified as a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability.

5

How can CVE-2019-17454 impact my application?

CVE-2019-17454 can lead to application crashes and may be exploited to create denial-of-service conditions.

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