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Libbpg CVE-2017-14034

HIGH
Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)
2017-11-16 cve@mitre.org
8.8
CVSS 3.0 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
8.8 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Nov 16, 2017 - 04:29 cve.org
HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The restore_tqb_pixels function in hevc_filter.c in libavcodec, as used in libbpg 0.9.7 and other products, miscalculates a memcpy destination address, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

AnalysisAI

The restore_tqb_pixels function in hevc_filter.c in libavcodec, as used in libbpg 0.9.7 and other products, miscalculates a memcpy destination address, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125), which allows attackers to read data from memory outside the intended buffer boundaries. The restore_tqb_pixels function in hevc_filter.c in libavcodec, as used in libbpg 0.9.7 and other products, miscalculates a memcpy destination address, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact. Affected products include: Libbpg Project Libbpg.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate array indices and buffer lengths. Use memory-safe languages. Enable AddressSanitizer during testing.

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