CVE-2022-40738: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Sep 15, 2022
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Bento4 through 1.6.0-639. A NULL pointer dereference occurs in AP4DescriptorListWriter::Action in Core/Ap4Descriptor.h, called from AP4EsDescriptor::WriteFields and AP4Expandable::Write.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Axiosys Bento4<=1.6.0-639

Event History

Sep 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:23 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:23 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-40738?

CVE-2022-40738 has a severity score of 6.5, which is classified as medium.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-40738?

Axiosys Bento4 version 1.6.0-639 is affected by CVE-2022-40738.

4

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.

5

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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