CVE-2018-17235
CVE-2018-17235 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mp4v2 Project Mp4v2 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Mp4v2 Project Mp4v2
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The function mp4v2::impl::MP4Track::FinishSdtp() in mp4track.cpp in libmp4v2 2.1.0 mishandles compatibleBrand while processing a crafted mp4 file, which leads to a heap-based buffer over-read, causing denial of service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-17235?
- The function mp4v2::impl::MP4Track::FinishSdtp() in mp4track.cpp in libmp4v2 2.1.0 mishandles compatibleBrand while processing a crafted mp4 file, which leads to a heap-based buffer over-read, causing denial of service.
- How severe is CVE-2018-17235?
- CVE-2018-17235 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-2018-17235 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-17235?
- CVE-2018-17235 affects Mp4v2 Project Mp4v2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-17235?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-17235 published?
- CVE-2018-17235 was published on 2018-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1629451
- https://github.com/enzo1982/mp4v2/releases/tag/v2.1.0
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mp4v2_project:mp4v2:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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