CVE-2022-40738: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Thu Sep 15 2022(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Bento4 through 1.6.0-639. A NULL pointer dereference occurs in AP4_DescriptorListWriter::Action in Core/Ap4Descriptor.h, called from AP4_EsDescriptor::WriteFields and AP4_Expandable::Write.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Axiosys Bento4 | <=1.6.0-639 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-40738?
CVE-2022-40738 is a vulnerability discovered in Bento4 through version 1.6.0-639, which allows a NULL pointer dereference to occur in AP4_DescriptorListWriter::Action.
How severe is CVE-2022-40738?
CVE-2022-40738 has a severity score of 6.5, which is classified as medium.
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-40738?
Axiosys Bento4 version 1.6.0-639 is affected by CVE-2022-40738.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-40738?
CVE-2022-40738 is associated with CWE-476, which is the NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-40738?
At the moment, there is no known fix or patch available for CVE-2022-40738. It is recommended to follow the security advisory for any updates on fixes.
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