How severe is CVE-2017-12475?

CVE-2017-12475 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-12475 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12475?

CVE-2017-12475 affects Axiosys Bento4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12475?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-12475 published?

CVE-2017-12475 was published on 2017-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12475

CVE-2017-12475 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Axiosys Bento4 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-476.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Axiosys Bento4
Published: 2017-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The AP4_Processor::Process function in Core/Ap4Processor.cpp in Bento4 mp4encrypt before 1.5.0-616 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted mp4 file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12475?: The AP4_Processor::Process function in Core/Ap4Processor.cpp in Bento4 mp4encrypt before 1.5.0-616 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted mp4 file.
How severe is CVE-2017-12475?: CVE-2017-12475 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-12475 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12475?: CVE-2017-12475 affects Axiosys Bento4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12475?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-12475 published?: CVE-2017-12475 was published on 2017-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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