How severe is CVE-2017-14796?

CVE-2017-14796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-14796 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14796?

CVE-2017-14796 affects Libbpg Project Libbpg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14796?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-14796 published?

CVE-2017-14796 was published on 2017-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14796

CVE-2017-14796 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libbpg Project Libbpg with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-191.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-191
Affected product: Libbpg Project Libbpg
Published: 2017-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14796?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2017-14796?: CVE-2017-14796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-14796 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14796?: CVE-2017-14796 affects Libbpg Project Libbpg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14796?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-14796 published?: CVE-2017-14796 was published on 2017-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/leonzhao7/vulnerability/blob/master/An%20integer%20underflow%20vulnerability%20in%20sao_filter_CTB%20of%20libbpg.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libbpg_project:libbpg:0.9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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