CVE-2022-3666 Axiomatic Bento4 mp42ts Ap4LinearReader.cpp Advance use after free

High 7.3 Published Updated

A use-after-free vulnerability in Bento4's mp42ts tool allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause 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-2022-3666?

CVE-2022-3666 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Axiosys Bento4, published on 26 Oct 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Axiomatic Bento4. Affected by this issue is the function AP4_LinearReader::Advance of the file Ap4LinearReader.cpp of the component mp42ts. The manipulation leads to use after free. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-212006 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-416, CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3666?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Axiosys Bento4.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3666?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3666 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2022-3666 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-3666 exists.

All Axiosys Bento4 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7mxx-778x-3hwg, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-3666.

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