CVE-2021-40943 Null dereference in n/a
A null pointer dereference 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
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-40943?
CVE-2021-40943 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Axiosys Bento4, published on 28 Jun 2022. 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 Bento4 1.6.0-638, there is a null pointer reference in the function AP4_DescriptorListInspector::Action function in Ap4Descriptor.h:124 , as demonstrated by GPAC. This can cause a denial of service (DOS).
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40943?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Axiosys Bento4.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40943?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40943 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-40943 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40943 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Axiosys Bento4
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c76m-xvx5-75qc, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-40943.