Heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in restore_tqb_pixels function in libavcodec allows for denial of service or other impact

Heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in restore_tqb_pixels function in libavcodec allows for denial of service or other impact

CVE-2017-14034 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:N/AC:M/AU:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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.

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