CVE-2017-12474: The AP4_AtomSampleTable::GetSample function in Core/Ap4AtomSampleTable.cpp in Bento4 mp42ts before 1.5.0-616 a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-12474?

bento4: upgrade to newer than 1.5.0-615. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-12474 being exploited?

CVE-2017-12474 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-12474 affect?

CVE-2017-12474 affects bento4. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). The AP4_AtomSampleTable::GetSample function in Core/Ap4AtomSampleTable.cpp in Bento4 mp42ts before 1.5.0-616 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted mp4 file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-12474?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2017-12474 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting bento4. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The AP4_AtomSampleTable::GetSample function in Core/Ap4AtomSampleTable.cpp in Bento4 mp42ts before 1.5.0-616 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted mp4 file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-476
Published	2017-09-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bento4

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-09-06 08:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bento4 bento4 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.5.0-615

Fixed in: newer than 1.5.0-615

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bento4 || rpm -q bento4 || bento4 --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.5.0-615 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bento4

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bento4

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-12474?

bento4: upgrade to newer than 1.5.0-615. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-12474 being exploited?

CVE-2017-12474 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-12474 affect?

CVE-2017-12474 affects bento4. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). The AP4_AtomSampleTable::GetSample function in Core/Ap4AtomSampleTable.cpp in Bento4 mp42ts before 1.5.0-616 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted mp4 file.

How urgent is CVE-2017-12474?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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