CVE-2017-14795

Name: CVE-2017-14795
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-28T01:29:01.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14795 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.34%

67.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libbpg Project	Libbpg	0.9.7

References

https://github.com/leonzhao7/vulnerability/blob/master/An%20Out-of-Bounds%20Read%20%28DoS%29%20Vulnerability%20in%20hevc.c%20of%20libbpg.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/leonzhao7/vulnerability/blob/master/An%20Out-of-Bounds%20Read%20%28DoS%29%20Vulnerability%20in%20hevc.c%20of%20libbpg.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 28, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14795?

How severe is CVE-2017-14795?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14795 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14795?

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Source: NVD / NIST