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CVE-2017-14795

8.8 · HIGH

The hevc_write_frame function in libbpg.c in libbpg 0.9.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact v…

Published Sep 28, 2017CWE-125EPSS 1.34%

Overview

CVE-2017-14795 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 28, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The hevc_write_frame function in libbpg.c in libbpg 0.9.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted BPG file, related to improper interaction with hls_pcm_sample in hevc.c in libavcodec in FFmpeg and put_pcm_var in hevcdsp_template.c in libavcodec in FFmpeg.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/leonzhao7/vulnerability/blob/master/An%20Out-of-Bounds%20Read%20%28DoS%29%20Vulnerability%20in%20hevc.c%20of%20libbpg.mdGitHubgithub.com/leonzhao7/vulnerability/blob/master/An%20Out-of-Bounds%20Read%20%28DoS%29%20Vulnerability%20in%20hevc.c%20of%20libbpg.md

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14795?

CVE-2017-14795 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 28, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-14795?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-14795?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-14795?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-14795 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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