CVE-2017-14639: AP4_VisualSampleEntry::ReadFields in Core/Ap4SampleEntry.cpp in Bento4 1.5.0-617 uses incorrect character data

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-14639 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting bento4. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AP4_VisualSampleEntry::ReadFields in Core/Ap4SampleEntry.cpp in Bento4 1.5.0-617 uses incorrect character data types, which causes a stack-based buffer underflow and out-of-bounds write, leading to denial of service (application crash) or possibly unspecified other impact.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-843
Published	2017-09-21
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

2017-09-21 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bento4 bento4 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5.0-617

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.0-617

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.0-617 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bento4 sudo apt install bento4=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0-617> sudo apt-mark hold bento4

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list bento4 sudo dnf downgrade bento4-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0-617> sudo dnf versionlock add bento4

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-14639?

bento4: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-14639 being exploited?

CVE-2017-14639 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-2017-14639 affect?

CVE-2017-14639 affects bento4. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). AP4_VisualSampleEntry::ReadFields in Core/Ap4SampleEntry.cpp in Bento4 1.5.0-617 uses incorrect character data types, which causes a stack-based buffer underflow and out-of-bounds write, leading to denial of service (application crash) or p

How urgent is CVE-2017-14639?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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