# CVE-2018-14445: 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 crafte

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-07-20 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

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## References

- http://hac425.unaux.com/index.php/archives/62/
- https://github.com/axiomatic-systems/Bento4/issues/289

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