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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-3816
CVE-2022-3816:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A vulnerability classified as problematic was discovered in Axiomatic Bento4, specifically affecting the mp4decrypt component. The issue was assigned CVE-2022-3816 and was disclosed in November 2022 (NVD, Ubuntu Security).
Technical details
The vulnerability manifests as memory leaks in the mp4decrypt component of Axiomatic Bento4. Multiple instances of memory leaks have been identified, ranging from direct leaks of 72-264 bytes to indirect leaks of up to 1720 bytes in various allocations. These leaks occur primarily in the AP4_AtomFactory::CreateAtomFromStream and related functions when processing MP4 files (GitHub Issue).
Impact
The memory leaks can lead to resource exhaustion over time, potentially affecting system performance and stability when processing MP4 files. The impact is particularly relevant in scenarios where the mp4decrypt component is used extensively or in long-running processes.
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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