mp4v2 2.1.3 mp4file_io.cpp MP4File::ReadString memory leak

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in mp4v2 2.1.3. It has been rated as problematic. This affects the function MP4File::ReadString of the file mp4file_io.cpp. This manipulation causes memory leak. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-33718. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in mp4v2 2.1.3. Affected by this vulnerability is the function MP4File::ReadString of the file mp4file_io.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory leak vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-401. The product does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, which slowly consumes remaining memory. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

mp4v2 v2.1.3 was discovered to contain a memory leak via MP4File::ReadString() at mp4file_io.cpp

The weakness was shared 06/01/2023 as 37. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-33718 since 05/22/2023. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-37873). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory leak
CWE: CWE-401 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

05/22/2023 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 37
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-33718 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-33718
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-230419
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/01/2023 06:37
Updated: 01/06/2026 10:00
Changes: 06/01/2023 06:37 (39), 06/25/2023 13:57 (11), 01/10/2025 16:39 (26), 01/06/2026 10:00 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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