CVE-2017-14647
CVE-2017-14647 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bento4 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Bento4
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A heap-based buffer overflow was discovered in AP4_VisualSampleEntry::ReadFields in Core/Ap4SampleEntry.cpp in Bento4 1.5.0-617. The vulnerability causes an out-of-bounds write, which leads to remote denial of service or possibly code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-14647?
- A heap-based buffer overflow was discovered in AP4_VisualSampleEntry::ReadFields in Core/Ap4SampleEntry.cpp in Bento4 1.5.0-617. The vulnerability causes an out-of-bounds write, which leads to remote denial of service or possibly code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2017-14647?
- CVE-2017-14647 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-14647 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-14647?
- CVE-2017-14647 affects Bento4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-14647?
- 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-2017-14647 published?
- CVE-2017-14647 was published on 2017-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bento4:bento4:1.5.0-617:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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