CVE-2017-14646 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer over-read in Bento4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted media files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-14646?
CVE-2017-14646 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Axiosys Bento4, published on 21 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The AP4_AvccAtom and AP4_HvccAtom classes in Bento4 version 1.5.0-617 do not properly validate data sizes, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read and application crash in AP4_DataBuffer::SetData in Core/Ap4DataBuffer.cpp.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14646?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Axiosys Bento4.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14646?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14646 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-2017-14646 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14646 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Axiosys Bento4
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6435-qp7p-f85j, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-14646.