CVE-2017-14259 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted MP4 file processed by the Bento4 SDK.
- 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-2017-14259?
CVE-2017-14259 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 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
In the SDK in Bento4 1.5.0-616, the AP4_StscAtom class in Ap4StscAtom.cpp contains a Write Memory Access Violation vulnerability. It is possible to exploit this vulnerability and possibly execute arbitrary code by opening a crafted .MP4 file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14259?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bento4 Bento4.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14259?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14259 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-14259 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14259 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jj58-q7gg-2pfx, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-14259.