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CVE-2017-8906 Details
Description
An integer underflow vulnerability exists in pixel-a.asm, the x86 assembly code for planeClipAndMax() in MulticoreWare x265 through 2.4, as used by the x265_encoder_encode dependency in libbpg and other products. A small picture can cause an integer underflow, which leads to a Denial of Service in the process of encoding.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://bitbucket.org/multicoreware/x265/issues/345/integer-underflow-in-x265-source-common | CVE | ExploitIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory |
| https://bitbucket.org/multicoreware/x265/issues/345/integer-underflow-in-x265-source-common | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-191 | Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound) | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| multicorewareinc x265 high efficiency video coding | <= 2.4 |
CPE
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 13, 2026 | CVE Status Change | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Sep 2, 2020 | Reanalysis | [email protected] |
| May 21, 2017 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |