CVE-2017-14181 Null dereference in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a denial of service via a crafted WAV file due to a NULL pointer dereference in the mp4tools aacplusenc library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-14181?
CVE-2017-14181 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Sep 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
DeleteBitBuffer in libbitbuf/bitbuffer.c in mp4tools aacplusenc 0.17.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory write, SEGV on unknown address 0x000000000030, and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .wav file, aka a NULL pointer dereference.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14181?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aacplusenc Project Aacplusenc.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14181?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14181 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-14181 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14181 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5jqw-6wf2-9j7g.