CVE-2022-3974 Axiomatic Bento4 mp4info Ap4StdCFileByteStream.cpp ReadPartial heap-based overflow
A heap-based buffer overflow in Bento4's mp4info 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
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-3974?
CVE-2022-3974 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Axiosys Bento4, published on 13 Nov 2022. 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 vulnerability classified as critical was found in Axiomatic Bento4. Affected by this vulnerability is the function AP4_StdcFileByteStream::ReadPartial of the file Ap4StdCFileByteStream.cpp of the component mp4info. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-213553 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3974?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Axiosys Bento4.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3974?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3974 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-2022-3974 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-3974 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Axiosys Bento4
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wvhv-cj6c-94gv, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-3974.