CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-17454: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Thu Oct 10 2019(Updated: )

Bento4 1.5.1.0 has a NULL pointer dereference in AP4_Descriptor::GetTag in Core/Ap4Descriptor.h, related to AP4_StsdAtom::GetSampleDescription in Core/Ap4StsdAtom.cpp, as demonstrated by mp4info.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Bento4=1.5.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2019-17454?

    CVE-2019-17454 specifically affects Bento4 version 1.5.1.0.

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

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

  • 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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