CVE-2017-14644 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

A heap-based buffer overflow in Bento4 allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via crafted MP4 files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-14644?

CVE-2017-14644 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A heap-based buffer overflow was discovered in the AP4_HdlrAtom class in Bento4 1.5.0-617. The vulnerability causes an out-of-bounds write, which leads to remote denial of service or possibly code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14644?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bento4 Bento4.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14644?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14644 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-2017-14644 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14644 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gm6j-x62r-9x2v, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-14644.

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