CVE-2018-17235 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer over-read in libmp4v2 allows attackers to cause denial of service via a crafted MP4 file.
- 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-2018-17235?
CVE-2018-17235 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Sep 2018. 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
The function mp4v2::impl::MP4Track::FinishSdtp() in mp4track.cpp in libmp4v2 2.1.0 mishandles compatibleBrand while processing a crafted mp4 file, which leads to a heap-based buffer over-read, causing denial of service.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17235?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mp4v2 Project Mp4v2.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17235?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17235 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-2018-17235 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-17235 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wgfq-v6c2-9q4f, UBUNTU-CVE-2018-17235.