CVE-2017-14796

Name: CVE-2017-14796
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-28T01:29:01.937+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14796 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 (integer underflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted BPG file, related to improper interaction with copy_CTB_to_hv in hevc_filter.c in libavcodec in FFmpeg and sao_filter_CTB in hevc_filter.c in libavcodec in FFmpeg.. EPSS estimates a 1.52% 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 (integer underflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted BPG file, related to improper interaction with copy_CTB_to_hv in hevc_filter.c in libavcodec in FFmpeg and sao_filter_CTB in hevc_filter.c in libavcodec in FFmpeg.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.52%

71.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-191

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libbpg Project	Libbpg	0.9.7

References

https://github.com/leonzhao7/vulnerability/blob/master/An%20integer%20underflow%20vulnerability%20in%20sao_filter_CTB%20of%20libbpg.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/leonzhao7/vulnerability/blob/master/An%20integer%20underflow%20vulnerability%20in%20sao_filter_CTB%20of%20libbpg.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14796?

How severe is CVE-2017-14796?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14796 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14796?

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Source: NVD / NIST