How severe is CVE-2017-14646?

CVE-2017-14646 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-14646 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14646?

CVE-2017-14646 affects Axiosys Bento4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14646?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-14646 published?

CVE-2017-14646 was published on 2017-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14646

CVE-2017-14646 is a high-severity vulnerability in Axiosys Bento4 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Axiosys Bento4
Published: 2017-09-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The AP4_AvccAtom and AP4_HvccAtom classes in Bento4 version 1.5.0-617 do not properly validate data sizes, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read and application crash in AP4_DataBuffer::SetData in Core/Ap4DataBuffer.cpp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14646?: The AP4_AvccAtom and AP4_HvccAtom classes in Bento4 version 1.5.0-617 do not properly validate data sizes, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read and application crash in AP4_DataBuffer::SetData in Core/Ap4DataBuffer.cpp.
How severe is CVE-2017-14646?: CVE-2017-14646 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-14646 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14646?: CVE-2017-14646 affects Axiosys Bento4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14646?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-14646 published?: CVE-2017-14646 was published on 2017-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:axiosys:bento4:1.5.0-617:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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