What is the severity of CVE-2021-40943?

CVE-2021-40943 has a severity rating that indicates a vulnerability leading to denial of service due to a null pointer reference.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40943?

To fix CVE-2021-40943, update to a patched version of Bento4 that addresses the null pointer dereference issue.

What software is affected by CVE-2021-40943?

CVE-2021-40943 affects Bento4 version 1.6.0-638.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-40943?

CVE-2021-40943 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability.

Where can I find more information on CVE-2021-40943?

Further details on CVE-2021-40943 can typically be found in the official Bento4 repository or security advisories.

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CVE-2021-40943

medium

5.5

CWE

476

28/6/2022

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-40943: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Tue Jun 28 2022(Updated: )

In Bento4 1.6.0-638, there is a null pointer reference in the function AP4_DescriptorListInspector::Action function in Ap4Descriptor.h:124 , as demonstrated by GPAC. This can cause a denial of service (DOS).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Bento4	=1.6.0-638

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Reference Links

https://github.com/axiomatic-systems/Bento4/issues/643

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40943?
CVE-2021-40943 has a severity rating that indicates a vulnerability leading to denial of service due to a null pointer reference.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40943?
To fix CVE-2021-40943, update to a patched version of Bento4 that addresses the null pointer dereference issue.
What software is affected by CVE-2021-40943?
CVE-2021-40943 affects Bento4 version 1.6.0-638.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-40943?
CVE-2021-40943 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability.
Where can I find more information on CVE-2021-40943?
Further details on CVE-2021-40943 can typically be found in the official Bento4 repository or security advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40943?
CVE-2021-40943 has a severity rating that indicates a vulnerability leading to denial of service due to a null pointer reference.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40943?
To fix CVE-2021-40943, update to a patched version of Bento4 that addresses the null pointer dereference issue.
What software is affected by CVE-2021-40943?
CVE-2021-40943 affects Bento4 version 1.6.0-638.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-40943?
CVE-2021-40943 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability.
Where can I find more information on CVE-2021-40943?
Further details on CVE-2021-40943 can typically be found in the official Bento4 repository or security advisories.