How severe is CVE-2018-14544?

CVE-2018-14544 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-2018-14544 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-14544?

CVE-2018-14544 affects Axiosys Bento4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14544?

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

When was CVE-2018-14544 published?

CVE-2018-14544 was published on 2018-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-14544

CVE-2018-14544 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Axiosys Bento4
Published: 2018-07-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There exists one invalid memory read bug in AP4_SampleDescription::GetFormat() in Ap4SampleDescription.h in Bento4 1.5.1-624, which can allow attackers to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted mp4 file. This vulnerability can be triggered by the executable mp42ts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14544?: There exists one invalid memory read bug in AP4_SampleDescription::GetFormat() in Ap4SampleDescription.h in Bento4 1.5.1-624, which can allow attackers to cause a denial-of-service via a crafted mp4 file. This vulnerability can be triggered by the executable mp42ts.
How severe is CVE-2018-14544?: CVE-2018-14544 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-2018-14544 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-14544?: CVE-2018-14544 affects Axiosys Bento4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14544?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-14544 published?: CVE-2018-14544 was published on 2018-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/axiomatic-systems/Bento4/issues/291

Affected products (1)

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

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