CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-19717: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Tue Jul 13 2021(Updated: )

An unhandled memory allocation failure in Core/Ap48bdlAtom.cpp of Bento 1.5.1-628 causes a NULL pointer dereference, leading to a denial of service (DOS).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Bento4=1.5.1-628

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-19717?

    CVE-2020-19717 has a high severity level due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-19717?

    To fix CVE-2020-19717, update to a patched version of Bento4 that resolves the unhandled memory allocation issue.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2020-19717?

    CVE-2020-19717 affects Bento4 version 1.5.1-628.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-19717?

    CVE-2020-19717 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by a NULL pointer dereference.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2020-19717?

    The impact of CVE-2020-19717 is a denial of service, which can crash the affected application.

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