# CVE-2017-14795: 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 appli

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-09-27 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

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

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