How severe is CVE-2022-40885?

CVE-2022-40885 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-2022-40885 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40885?

CVE-2022-40885 affects Axiosys Bento4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40885?

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

When was CVE-2022-40885 published?

CVE-2022-40885 was published on 2022-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40885

CVE-2022-40885 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Axiosys Bento4
Published: 2022-10-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Bento4 v1.6.0-639 has a memory allocation issue that can cause denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40885?: Bento4 v1.6.0-639 has a memory allocation issue that can cause denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2022-40885?: CVE-2022-40885 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-2022-40885 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40885?: CVE-2022-40885 affects Axiosys Bento4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40885?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40885 published?: CVE-2022-40885 was published on 2022-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:axiosys:bento4:1.6.0-639:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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