Bento4 1.5.1-624 MP4 File Ap4File.cpp AP4_File::ParseStream resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Bento4 1.5.1-624 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function AP4_File::ParseStream of the file Ap4File.cpp of the component MP4 File Handler. The manipulation leads to resource consumption. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-14445. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Bento4 1.5.1-624 (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function AP4_File::ParseStream of the file Ap4File.cpp of the component MP4 File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The bug was discovered 07/17/2018. The weakness was disclosed 07/20/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at hac425.unaux.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-14445 since 07/20/2018. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

07/17/2018 🔍
07/20/2018 +2 days 🔍
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07/21/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/25/2023 +1739 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 289
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-14445 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-14445
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-122027

Entryinfo

Created: 07/21/2018 09:40
Updated: 04/25/2023 08:37
Changes: 07/21/2018 09:40 (58), 03/09/2020 08:31 (1), 04/25/2023 08:37 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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