How severe is CVE-2018-14445?

CVE-2018-14445 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-14445 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14445?

CVE-2018-14445 affects Axiosys Bento4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14445?

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

When was CVE-2018-14445 published?

CVE-2018-14445 was published on 2018-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14445

CVE-2018-14445 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Axiosys Bento4 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-835.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-835
Affected product: Axiosys Bento4
Published: 2018-07-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Bento4 v1.5.1-624, AP4_File::ParseStream in Ap4File.cpp allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted MP4 file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14445?: In Bento4 v1.5.1-624, AP4_File::ParseStream in Ap4File.cpp allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted MP4 file.
How severe is CVE-2018-14445?: CVE-2018-14445 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-14445 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14445?: CVE-2018-14445 affects Axiosys Bento4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14445?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-14445 published?: CVE-2018-14445 was published on 2018-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:axiosys:bento4:1.5.1-624:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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